Senior Materials Planning & SIOP Leader

Collins Aerospace; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a seasoned Materials Manager to lead material planning, production control, and logistics, balancing strategic priorities with daily execution. You will drive SAP/ERP/MRP data quality, inventory strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery and optimal working capital.

Candidates should bring a university degree and extensive experience in MRP, ERP systems, and lean/SIOP, with strong leadership and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience in MRP functionality and experience with major ERP systems (ie: SAP, Prism, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

MRP functionality

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Lean manufacturing

SIOP processes

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a seasoned Materials Manager to lead material planning, production control, and logistics, balancing strategic priorities with daily execution. You will drive SAP/ERP/MRP data quality, inventory strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery and optimal working capital.

Candidates should bring a university degree and extensive experience in MRP, ERP systems, and lean/SIOP, with strong leadership and data-driven decision