Shipping Analyst (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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

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.

The Rockford Distribution Center is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Shipping Analyst to join our logistics team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the daily analysis and timely processing of both Commercial and Military shipments, ensuring our internal and external customers receive their orders without delay. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy optimizing logistics processes, driving operational efficiency, and working cross-functionally to resolve issues that impact on-time delivery.

This is a 1st shift position with the core hours being 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. but requires some flexibility including overtime and weekends.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and manage the daily flow of shipments, ensuring all orders are dispatched accurately and on time.

• Identify and resolve issues that delay order processing by developing and implementing innovative solutions.

• Evaluate current shipping processes and procedures to identify gaps, reduce cycle time, and improve efficiency.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and productivity within the shipping function.

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Customer Service, and Quality teams, to align shipping priorities with business needs.

• Support Commercial and Military shipping compliance requirements, maintaining accuracy in documentation and recordkeeping.

• Participate in cross-training across administrative roles to build flexibility and ensure robust support for all shipping operations.

• Provide after-hours or weekend support as needed to meet critical deadlines and shipping objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or distribution center operations

• Strong understanding of shipping documentation, processes, and carrier requirements (domestic and international)

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements

• Experience with Commercial and Military shipping regulations (ITAR, EAR, etc.)

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), transportation management systems (TMS), and shipping software

• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

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!  

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

Role type definition:

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. 

The salary range for this role is 50,000 USD - 100,000 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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