Materials Management Principal
About the role
As a Materials Management Principal here at Honeywell, you will lead and optimize the materials management processes to ensure efficient supply chain operations and inventory control within our Industrial Automation business. You will play a critical role in driving cost savings, improving material availability, and supporting production schedules to meet customer demands.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement materials management strategies that optimize inventory levels and reduce costs while ensuring material availability for production.
Lead supplier relationship management and collaborate with procurement to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
Analyze supply chain data to identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement in materials planning and logistics.
IA Focal for all Rapid Response Production Planning enhancements, track enhancements, develop standard work / operational procedures and train sites to adopt the new enhancements.
IA Focal for the Rapid Response Constraint Properties ownership – develop the audit and drive action plans with sites to improve the maturity of the Constraint Properties.
Establish yourself as the primary point of contact for the Rapid Response Production Planning.
Utilize Rapid Response and SAP to create Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) for all IA Sites.
Collaborate with sites to build realistic and credible Master Production Schedules (MPS) as needed.
Qualifications
Proven experience in materials management within industrial or manufacturing environments with a focus on supply chain optimization.
Strong knowledge of inventory control, demand planning, and supplier management practices.
Expertise in ERP systems and supply chain software tools to analyze and manage material flows effectively.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials management.
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to enhance process efficiency and reduce waste.
5 years of experience in Supply Planning and Production planning including knowledge of MRP, DDRP, Capacity Planning, MPS, SIOP and Variant configuration.
Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or SAP knowledge and use for planning and scheduling.
Preferred: Extensive demonstrated SAP experience in manufacturing / Supply chain management with hands on understanding of SAP configuration.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
Master’s degree in related operations management or supply chain management or equivalent.
Six Sigma Lean Expert, PMP, APICS, CPIM, CPSM, or CPF certification preferred.
Extensive experience in industrial automation or related manufacturing sectors.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions.
Proactive problem-solving attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Good understanding of global supply chain challenges and risk management strategies.
Ability to collaborate with both internal and external customers.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-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.