Planner Manager Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Development and ownership of the inventory plan (Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods) aligned with AOP/SFP objectives, including defining action items to achieve targeted outcomes

• Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) of materials to production lines (on time starts) and customers by managing planning, staging, and fulfillment processes

• Support quarterly analysis of Excess & Obsolete (E&O), PFEP, (Effective Material Planning (EMP) and Entitlement, including the development and execution of resulting action items

• Coordinate with the manufacturing team to manage changes in production priorities or order modifications

• Champion continuous improvement for material planning, receiving, storage, staging, and WIP control

• Assess workload requirements to ensure adequate staffing is in place to support business operations and facilitate training and development of employees

• Manage the material strategy to support the New Product Introduction to End of Life

• Oversee the end-to-end materials process for the site, including planning, detailed scheduling, logistics, and delivery commitment, and lead strategic inventory initiatives

• Accountable for inventory control (e.g., cycle counting) ensuring stock is maintained at an appropriate level and meet site NITO targets

• Play a key role in the manufacturing automation strategy, material release strategy, handling methods, kitting strategy and material movement methods for all parts from storage location through to final delivery

• Support site SIOP reviews

• Monitor and report on key metrics for the site, ensuring alignment with organizational goals 

• Manage the execution of production schedules set by Production Planners

• Manage the coordination of Production Planner engagement across the Product Management Team (PMT): master production schedulers, quality, engineering, purchasing, inventory control, program management leaders and other groups, and remove barriers as they arise

• Communicate any changes or production impacts that affect the aligned production plan

• Track and report execution metrics such as Schedule adherence and On time to release Production Orders and address root cause corrective action as applicable

• Summarize and present material availability data for the S&OE horizon to site leadership

• Mentors, guides, and trains all Production Planners, while setting performance goals aligned with organizational objectives

What You Will Learn:

• Develop expertise in capacity management, identifying and addressing long-term capacity gaps to meet customer demands and support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process.

• Refine your leadership abilities by driving part shortage resolutions, overseeing operations to ensure schedule adherence, and contributing to risk mitigation strategies

• Monitor Production Planning processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

• Attend site Tier meetings, support escalation processes, and report on the latest material availability priorities and challenges to execute the production plan

• Track and report execution metrics (Schedule adherence, On Time to Release Production Orders, Aged WIP

• Ensure compliance with company policies, materials governance, and audit requirements

• Resolve escalation of material shortages, bottlenecks, and disruptions; manage the implementation of recovery schedule and mitigation plans with cross-functional team

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• SAP Experience

• leadership experience

• Capacity Planning experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience driving product flow and on time delivery

• Program management experience, Collins organizational change management experience

• SAP GPD/actual cost environment experience

• Experience managing teams

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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