NPI Material Planner (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-08-17



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1



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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking an NPI Material Planner who will support the successful introduction and release of new products by coordinating material readiness, planning activities, and cross-functional inputs. As an NPI Material Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are available, system data is accurate, and manufacturing requirements are aligned with program schedules and customer needs.

Your mission: to ensure material completeness and readiness for NPI releases by identifying shortages, coordinating with Procurement and cross-functional teams, maintaining accurate SAP data, and providing visibility into material status and risks.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing and New Product Introduction!

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. 

What You Will Do:

• Set up assembly parts and maintain accurate material and planning data in SAP to support NPI releases and manufacturing readiness.
• Generate and manage workflows, coordinating timely inputs from cross-functional teams including Material Data Planners, Subject Matter Experts, Quality, and Design.
• Perform material analysis to identify shortages, communicate risks, and coordinate with Procurement to establish lead times and recovery plans.
• Ensure material completeness and system demand alignment with program requirements before releasing manufacturing orders.
• Define manufacturing order lot sizes and coordinate material planning activities with Materials, Shop Floor, and Project Engineering teams.
• Partner with Shop Floor Planners and SMT Schedulers to align NPI releases, special orders, shipment requirements, project plans, and customer needs.
• Ensure Job Instruction Sheets (JIS), routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and other planning data reflect the latest CDRs, Deviations, and Change Requests (CRs).
• Provide material status, shortage, and NPI due/overdue visibility to program teams and recommend alternate parts or solutions when appropriate.
• Monitor workflow progress, participate in program meetings, and follow up with functional teams to ensure timely completion of required inputs and actions.
• Prepare material planning reports, maintain audit-ready SAP documentation, and continuously improve material management processes to reduce delays and improve NPI execution.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience or knowledge of material planning, inventory management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and ability to drive effective corrective actions.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, or manufacturing readiness activities.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, manufacturing orders, or production planning.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

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. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.  

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 redefining aerospace, every day!

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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