Materials Management Principal SME

Honeywell INC. in; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell in Houston is seeking a Materials Management Principal SME (Finance) to lead strategic materials management initiatives across inventory, procurement, and planning. You will influence decisions, drive best practices, and partner with Production, Engineering, and Finance to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.

Hybrid work schedule in Houston; 5 years in materials management and ERP experience preferred; leadership of cross-functional teams and data governance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in materials management within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• 5 years in materials planning systems and ERP software to analyze and manage inventory and procurement processes.
• 3 years leading cross-functional collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise in materials management, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and governance standards.
• Analyze, optimize, and continuously improve inventory strategies, procurement processes, and supply chain workflows to enhance operational efficiency, service levels, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics, to drive alignment and execute effective materials planning strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions to address complex materials management challenges and support business objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain KPIs to support annual planning, operational targets, and executive leadership reporting.
• Govern and maintain master data integrity in accordance with Global Data Management standards across all sites while driving enhancements to SIOP processes.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align material strategies with demand driven approach, business priorities, and operational requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop planning teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational excellence through effective change management, process standardization, and the deployment of best-in-class planning practices.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as required to support business and operational objectives.

Skills

Inventory management

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Materials Management Principal SME (Finance)

As a Materials Management Principal SME here at Honeywell, you will serve as a subject matter expert in materials management, driving best practices and strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain and inventory processes. You will leverage your deep expertise to influence decision‑making, improve operational efficiency, and support business objectives within the Industrial Automation sector.

You will report directly to our Supply Chain Director and you'll work out of our Houston, TX location on a Hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the company by enhancing materials management strategies that reduce costs, improve inventory accuracy, and ensure timely availability of materials critical to manufacturing and operations. Your expertise will help Honeywell maintain competitive advantage and operational excellence in the Industrial Automation market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise in materials management, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and governance standards.
• Analyze, optimize, and continuously improve inventory strategies, procurement processes, and supply chain workflows to enhance operational efficiency, service levels, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics, to drive alignment and execute effective materials planning strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions to address complex materials management challenges and support business objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to support annual planning, operational targets, and executive leadership reporting.
• Govern and maintain master data integrity in accordance with Global Data Management (GDM) standards across all sites while driving enhancements to SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) processes.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align material strategies with demand driven approach, business priorities, and operational requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop planning teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational excellence through effective change management, process standardization, and the deployment of best-in-class planning practices.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as required to support business and operational objectives.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 5 years of experience in materials management within industrial or manufacturing environments, demonstrating strong expertise in inventory control and supply chain optimization.
• 5 years in materials planning systems and ERP software to analyze and manage inventory and procurement processes effectively.
• 5 years of experience using supply chain workflows, procurement strategies, and regulatory compliance related to materials handling.
• 3 years of leading cross-functional collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials management.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of successful materials management in complex industrial settings.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking to optimize supply chain and inventory operations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead change management initiatives.
• DDMRP experience and implementation
• APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certifications

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation (IA) delivers advanced automation control, instrumentation, software, and services that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial operations worldwide. IA solutions enable customers to optimize their processes and assets, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth across industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, and manufacturing.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: September 8. 2026