Materials Planning & SIOP Leader (Onsite)

RTX

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a seasoned Materials Manager to lead material planning, production control, and warehousing functions. You will drive disciplined processes, manage SAP/ERP data, and partner with Operations and Procurement to ensure material readiness for production.

The role requires strong analytical leadership, experience with MRP and inventory strategy, and the ability to influence across multiple functions.

Qualifications

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of experience.
Experience in MRP functionality and experience with major ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Prism).
Experience in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience with lean manufacturing tools and techniques
Experience in SIOP processes and methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead and advance the Material Planning and Production Control organization, establishing disciplined processes, clear accountability, and strong execution in support of production and customer requirements
Drive daily MRP, material planning, and production control activities to maintain material stability, proactively identify shortages and constraints, and ensure material readiness for production execution
Strengthen planning discipline through effective management of SAP/ERP/MRP data, planning parameters, material master data, and inventory transactions
Establish and monitor key Materials performance indicators, using data-driven analysis to identify trends, root causes, risks, and opportunities for improved execution
Develop and execute inventory strategies that optimize material availability, inventory turns, working capital, and excess and obsolete inventory
Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align material priorities, resolve constraints, and improve material flow and on-time delivery
Lead, coach, and develop Production Controllers to strengthen analytical capability, planning discipline, problem solving, ownership, and overall Production Control maturity
Provide leadership oversight of Warehouse and Logistics operations, including receiving, material movement, inventory control, staging, shipping, and transportation, to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution
Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to enhance the team’s skills in planning, analytics, and systems (ERP/MRP)
Serve as the site Materials point of contact for Government Property, including inventory accountability, audit readiness, compliance, and corrective actions
Lead CORE, system implementations, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Materials, Production Control, Warehouse, and Logistics performance
Provide visible leadership across the factory and warehouse through Tier/Startup meetings, Gemba walks, operating reviews, and direct engagement with Operations and cross-functional partners
Maintain effective communication with senior leadership regarding Materials and Logistics performance, risks, recovery plans, resource requirements, and issues requiring leadership awareness or intervention
Lead business readiness and adoption for major system and application changes, including process alignment, standardization, testing, implementation, and transition to new ways of working