Assistant Manager - Production Planning

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.

Job responsibilities :

Production Planning & Scheduling – Prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand, order priorities, capacity, and material availability.

Plan vs. Actual Monitoring – Monitor production performance against the plan, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to achieve production and delivery targets.

Capacity Planning & Optimization – Analyze machine, manpower, and process capacity; identify bottlenecks and optimize production loading and resource utilization.

Material Availability – Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, and Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and consumables and prevent production stoppages.

ERP/MRP Management – Ensure accurate production planning, MRP, work orders, BOMs, inventory data, and planning parameters in SAP/ERP systems.

Inventory & WIP Control – Maintain optimum levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods while minimizing excess inventory, shortages, and obsolete stock.

Cross-Functional Coordination – Closely coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, Sales, and Logistics to resolve operational issues and meet customer commitments.

Delivery & Schedule Adherence – Drive schedule adherence and on-time delivery by prioritizing critical orders, monitoring bottlenecks, and proactively managing production risks.