Sr. Materials Manager (onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 | Location: Richardson, TX (3200 E Renner Rd, Renner Bldg 461) | Role Type: Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance from day 1.

About the role

Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, is seeking a Sr. Materials Manager to lead a 15‑plus person materials organization (7–10 direct reports). The role drives strategy and execution of all materials functions—including production control, detailed scheduling, inventory management, logistics, and 3PL performance—to ensure seamless material flow from raw inputs to finished goods, supporting reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and strong customer delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the inventory plan (raw, WIP, finished goods) aligned with AOP/SFP objectives, defining action items to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Ensure on‑time delivery of materials to production lines and customers by managing planning, staging, and fulfillment processes.
• Support quarterly analysis of Excess & Obsolete (E&O), PFEP, Effective Material Planning (EMP) and Entitlement, and execute resulting action items.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to manage changes in production priorities or order modifications.
• Champion continuous improvement for material planning, receiving, storage, staging, and WIP control.
• Assess workload requirements, ensure adequate staffing, and facilitate training and development of employees.
• Manage material strategy to support new product introduction through end‑of‑life.
• Oversee end‑to‑end materials process for the site, including planning, detailed scheduling, logistics, delivery commitment, and lead strategic inventory initiatives.
• Accountable for inventory control (e.g., cycle counting) to meet site NITO targets.
• Play a key role in manufacturing automation, material release, handling, kitting, and movement methods.
• Support business SIOP process and S&OE execution performance.
• Monitor and report on key metrics (inventory, NITO, inventory accuracy, MPS adherence) ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Represent materials in the Program Management Team (PMT) and tier meetings with value‑stream leaders/program managers.
• Support business travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years experience.
• ERP experience (e.g., SAP).
• Capacity planning or equivalent experience.
• Leadership experience with direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience driving product flow and on‑time delivery.
• Program management experience.
• Collins organizational change management experience.
• Energetic management & planning experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage, with optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, critical illness, etc.).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.
• Adoption assistance and autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits, and Teladoc Medical Experts.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Relocation support (may be offered for this role).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $132,400 – $251,600 USD. This range is a good‑faith estimate representing all experience levels; final compensation will consider role responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills.