Senior Materials Manager (Onsite)

Senior Materials Manager

The Senior Materials Manager leads the planning organization to support the production and delivery of high-reliability aerospace and defense systems. This role ensures material availability, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance while optimizing cost, quality, and lead time.

The ideal candidate has experience in complex, regulated manufacturing environments and is skilled in driving performance, supporting production schedules, and enabling long-term program success.

What You Will Do

• Lead materials management and planning, while working heavily with procurement, inventory control, and logistics
• Ensure timely material flow and readiness to support manufacturing, engineering, and aftermarket needs
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) to align with program goals
• Develop and track KPIs to measure and improve performance
• Drive continuous improvement using CORE, Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause methodologies
• Optimize SAP utilization for planning and traceability
• Lead, mentor, and develop the materials team by implementing tailored individual development plans; build a culture of accountability and excellence
• Support new product introductions (NPI), ramp-ups, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes
• Ensure compliance with materials standards (e.g., PFEP, inventory entitlement, material master data)
• Act as the primary point of contact for site-level materials management
• Promote professional development among team members by implementing tailored individual development plans for all direct reports
• Execute WIP and capacity management, proactively resolving part shortages and constraints
• Monitors & manage inventory, monthly commits & operational adherence to the schedule

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include :

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Maybe eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is $124,000 - $250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.