Date Posted: 2026-10-16
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down
Position Role Type: Onsite
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
What You Will Do
- Manage and optimise inventory levels in line with business targets and financial plans.
- Develop and maintain material planning parameters, including MRP types, lot sizes and minimum order quantities.
- Monitor inventory forecasts, identify excess, trapped and stranded stock, and drive corrective actions.
- Produce inventory KPI reports and analysis to support business decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce inventory and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Master Data and SIOP teams to align inventory plans with business objectives.
- Support supply risk management, scenario planning and production material forecasting.
Essential Criteria
- 2 years’ experience in a comparable role.
- A minimum of 1 year’s working knowledge of SAP, JDE or MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) packages.
- Efficient experience with Microsoft Excell
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working within a busy Planning (or related) Department, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge on material planning.
- Qualified or working towards CIPS / CPIM qualification.
What We Offer
- 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays
- Ability to buy & sell annual leave
- Attractive Compensation Package
- Private Medical Insurance
- Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Flexible benefits tailored to you
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Professional Development & Growth
- Support with professional fees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
- Staff Discounts
- Work/Life Balance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free onsite parking
- Opportunities for progression and development
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Materials Planner in Kilkeel employer: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering Operations Product Managers the chance to work on groundbreaking innovations in air travel right from our Kilkeel facility. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive professional development opportunities, a generous benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, and a supportive work culture that values collaboration across diverse teams. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the future of aviation.
