Demand Planner II (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

 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.

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Demand Planning Professional to support our Mission Systems business. In this role, you will support mission-critical military programs by developing and maintaining demand plans that translate customer requirements into actionable production and supply plans. You will partner closely with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to align priorities, manage constraints, and support on-time delivery. You will represent the customer’s needs internally, using data and cross-functional collaboration to help determine the best way to meet program commitments while balancing capacity, inventory, financial objectives, and supply chain requirements.

This is a hybrid role (working 2-4 days onsite per week) that can be based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, Rockford, IL, or Colorado Springs, CO. This role may have up to 20% travel and is not eligible for relocation. While Cedar Rapids, Rockford, or Colorado Springs would be preferred locations, we may be able to consider other locations that this position may interact with.

What You Will Do

• •Develop and maintain rolling 18+ month minimum unconstrained demand plan for OE, Aftermarket, and MRO / Spares using inputs of historical data, customer and business intelligence.
• •Lead Demand Reviews and drive cross-functional alignment on the consensus demand plan.
• •Translate customer demand into requirements that support the master schedule and Operations.
• •Support SIOP activities, including financial reconciliation, supply reviews, and executive reviews.
• •Analyze demand, orders, inventory, market trends, and forecast variances to identify risks and opportunities.
• •Develop build-to-stock recommendations, burn-down plans, sales forecasts, and inventory targets.
• •Monitor and communicate key metrics including forecast accuracy, inventory performance, OTD, and demand variance.
• •Ensure demand data integrity and compliance with customer contractual requirements.
• •Partner across functions to resolve constraints and make decisions that best support customer and business needs.
• •Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methods, planning processes, and tools.

What You Will Learn

• •Complete weekly review of orders and forecast reconciliation
• •Complete program reviews to align on variance, decisions, and key assumptions
• •Lead the monthly Demand review covering variance from prior and other key inputs
• •Demand planning with Kinaxis and ownership of demand parameters review bi-annually
• •Support various SIOP Discussions including Financial Reconciliation, Supply Review (SP&Es), and Executive SIOPs
• •Understand Customer Contract requirements pertaining to Demand Elements
• •Review KPIs for trends and perform root cause corrective action as appropriate
• •Management Authorized Material (MAM) Approval Process adherence as required
• •Demand data maintenance (data integrity)
• •Timely communication and documentation of assumptions and variances to the Program Management Team (PMT) to support the overall SIOP process

Qualifications You Must Have

• •Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• •Prior experience in Demand Planning and Forecasting
• •Travel as business needs dictate- could be up to 20%

Qualifications We Prefer

• •SAP and Kinaxis experience
• •Experience with Excel including Pivot tables and VLookUp
• •Experience leading and facilitating demand reviews
• •Demonstrated leadership in Demand Planning and Forecasting by effectively coordinating cross-functional efforts and driving alignment across all areas
• •Experience analyzing complex data sets to draw meaningful insights and support high-impact decision-making
• •Familiarity with SIOP cycle
• •Experience working cross functionally with Operations, supply chain, master scheduling, program office and finance

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefin