Materials Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Materials Manager is a key site leader overseeing a 10+ person materials organization. This role drives the execution of all materials functions, including production planning, detailed scheduling, inventory management, and logistics. You’ll shape day ‑ to ‑ day flow while building long ‑ term capability, strengthening capacity management, schedule performance, shortage recovery, and risk mitigation. The Materials Manager ensures materials move seamlessly from raw inputs to finished goods, enabling reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and strong customer delivery performance. What You Will Do Development and ownership of the inventory plan (Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods) aligned with AOP/SFP objectives, including defining action items to achieve targeted outcomes Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) of materials to production lines (on time starts) and customers by managing planning, staging, and fulfillment processes Support quarterly analysis of Excess & Obsolete (E&O), PFEP, (Effective Material Planning (EMP) and Entitlement, including the development and execution of resulting action items Coordinate with the manufacturing team to manage changes in production priorities or order modifications Champion continuous improvement for material planning, receiving, storage, staging, and WIP control Assess workload requirements to ensure adequate staffing is in place to support business operations and facilitate training and development of employees Manage the material strategy to support the New Product Introduction to End of Life Oversee the end-to-end materials process for the site, including planning, detailed scheduling, logistics, and delivery commitment, and lead strategic inventory initiatives Accountable for inventory control (e.g., cycle counting) ensuring stock is maintained at an appropriate level and meet site NITO targets Play a key role in the manufacturing automation strategy, material release strategy, handling methods, kitting strategy and material movement methods for all parts from storage location through to final delivery Support site SIOP reviews Monitor and report on key metrics for the site, ensuring alignment with organizational goals What You Will Learn Develop expertise in capacity management, identifying and addressing long-term capacity gaps to meet customer demands and support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process. Refine your leadership abilities by driving part shortage resolutions, overseeing operations to ensure schedule adherence, and contributing to risk mitigation strategies Qualifications You Must Have 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 SAP Experience Capacity Planning or equivalent experience Leadership experience Qualifications We Prefer Aerospace industry experience Experience driving product flow and on time delivery Program management experience Collins organizational change management experience What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   Tuition reimbursement program  Student Loan Repayment Program   Life insurance and disability coverage   Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   Adoption Assistance   Autism Benefit   Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program   And more! Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our