Highlights
This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain leader who thrives in complex operations, enjoys solving problems at scale, and is passionate about building high-performing teams and processes. Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Tempe, AZ |
| Industry | Travel, Transportation and Tourism |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1914 |
| Website | http://aerospace.honeywell.com/ |
Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, Materials Management to lead end-to-end material flow in a fast-paced, high-mix operations environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production, while optimizing inventory, cost, and service performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain leader who thrives in complex operations, enjoys solving problems at scale, and is passionate about building high-performing teams and processes.
US PERSON REQUIREMENT
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, logistics, or operations leadership
- Experience leading teams in complex, fast-paced environments with changing demand patterns
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through change
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience in regulated or quality-driven industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive, pharmaceuticals)
- Familiarity with maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) or service-based supply chains
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification
Why Join Us
- Lead a mission-critical supply chain that directly impacts operational performance and customer outcomes
- Opportunity to drive transformational change and modernize materials processes
- Work in a collaborative environment where your leadership has visible impact
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and industries to apply. If you're excited about the opportunity-even if your experience doesn't align perfectly-we'd love to hear from you.
About us:
Join a company that''s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we''ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we''re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world''s aircraft, your work here has reach that''s rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we''re shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Benefits:
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you''ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that''s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you''re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
POSTING TIMELINE
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
What You'll Do
Lead End-to-End Materials Strategy
- Own the full materials lifecycle including planning, inventory management, warehousing, and material flow to operations
- Align materials strategy with business objectives such as on-time delivery, turnaround time, cost efficiency, and quality
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to drive execution
Drive Inventory & Planning Excellence
- Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital efficiency
- Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and replenishment processes in a variable-demand environment
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as inventory turns, material availability, shortages, and excess/obsolete inventory
Optimize Warehouse & Logistics Operations
- Lead warehouse, receiving, storage, and internal distribution operations
- Improve material flow, layout, and processes to increase productivity and accuracy
- Ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment
Strengthen Supplier & Supply Chain Performance
- Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to improve supplier reliability, lead times, and cost outcomes
- Develop strategies to mitigate supply risk and maintain continuity of operations
- Support supplier performance management and long-term partnerships
Champion Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
- Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Drive effective use of ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making
- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks across the material flow value stream
Mitigate Risk & Ensure Operational Continuity
- Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
- Develop contingency strategies to address material shortages and disruptions
- Ensure resilience in a dynamic and fast-changing supply environment
Build & Develop High-Performing Teams
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of materials, planning, and warehouse professionals
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Build leadership capability and succession pipelines within the function
Ensure Quality & Compliance
- Maintain strong alignment with quality and regulatory requirements
- Partner with quality teams to support audits, traceability, and process compliance
- Promote disciplined, standardized processes across all materials activities
What You'll Do
Lead End-to-End Materials Strategy
- Own the full materials lifecycle including planning, inventory management, warehousing, and material flow to operations
- Align materials strategy with business objectives such as on-time delivery, turnaround time, cost efficiency, and quality
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to drive execution
Drive Inventory & Planning Excellence
- Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital efficiency
- Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and replenishment processes in a variable-demand environment
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as inventory turns, material availability, shortages, and excess/obsolete inventory
Optimize Warehouse & Logistics Operations
- Lead warehouse, receiving, storage, and internal distribution operations
- Improve material flow, layout, and processes to increase productivity and accuracy
- Ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment
Strengthen Supplier & Supply Chain Performance
- Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to improve supplier reliability, lead times, and cost outcomes
- Develop strategies to mitigate supply risk and maintain continuity of operations
- Support supplier performance management and long-term partnerships
Champion Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
- Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Drive effective use of ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making
- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks across the material flow value stream
Mitigate Risk & Ensure Operational Continuity
- Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
- Develop contingency strategies to address material shortages and disruptions
- Ensure resilience in a dynamic and fast-changing supply environment
Build & Develop High-Performing Teams
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of materials, planning, and warehouse professionals
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Build leadership capability and succession pipelines within the function
Ensure Quality & Compliance
- Maintain strong alignment with quality and regulatory requirements
- Partner with quality teams to support audits, traceability, and process compliance
- Promote disciplined, standardized processes across all materials activities
About Company
Honeywell Aerospace innovates and integrates thousands of products and services to advance and easily deliver safe, efficient, productive and comfortable experiences worldwide.
Our History
Our History
The first autopilot in 1914, Charles Lindbergh’s first successful solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, Amelia Earhart’s landmark flight in 1932, and the world’s first sonic boom in 1947, were all made possible because of aviation technology developed by Honeywell and its legacy companies.
During World War II, the groundbreaking cabin pressurization system developed by Garrett, Honeywell’s integrated C-1 autopilot, and the Norden bombsight made high-altitude bombing first feasible. Sperry instruments and navigation gear, Bendix electronics, carburetors, wheels, and brakes, and Grimes lighting systems were widely used on World War II aircraft. These innovations were later implemented successfully in civilian aircraft, helping the post-war boom in passenger travel.
In the 1950’s, Honeywell Aerospace and its legacy companies changed the face of flying with the development of the first gas-turbine engines and the ring laser gyroscope, which dramatically changed guidance and navigation forever. Sperry brought computer technology to the cockpit with electronic flight instrument systems, flight management systems and other digital technology, and Bendix introduced the first commercial weather radar system.Today, Honeywell Aerospace continues to innovate in the frontier of flight safety with traffic alert and collision avoidance technologies, the AlliedSignal Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, and systems that help pilots avoid severe weather and hazards such as lightning and wind shear. We at Honeywell Aerospace are proud of our contributions to aviation history, but we’re just as proud of the history we’re making today.
We have created the state-of-the-art integrated Aircraft Environment Surveillance System for the Airbus A380, and our advanced flight management, power distribution, pneumatic, and landing systems will help A380 operators reach new heights of performance and efficiency.
We are a leading supplier of products and systems for Boeing commercial airplanes, and our integrated avionics system for the Boeing 777 sets a new technology and reliability standard. Today, we are part of the team working to define technology concepts for the next Boeing airplane, the super-efficient 777.
The general, experimental, and light business aviation industries also turn to our respected Bendix/King range of communication and navigation avionics, weather radars, flight controls, flight information services, and other products and services that help make flying safer, more affordable, and more enjoyable.
Honeywell Aerospace continues to work to improve the capabilities of military forces, developing systems that power unmanned vehicles, avionics for jet fighters, weapon sensors for precision targeting, and upgrades that extend the lives of proven aircraft and vehicles. We’re part of the Lockheed Martin team working on the Joint Strike Fighter program, and we’re proposing a wide range of systems for the Army’s Future Combat System.
For more than 40 years, Honeywell technology has helped with the exploration and creation of opportunities in space. Our products have been integral to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon, and to every manned mission to space since. Today, the Space Shuttle is equipped with Honeywell’s Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem, and we’re reaching into the future of space technology, with our work for the anticipated shuttle successor, the Orbital Space Plane, the International Space Station, and our contributions toward creating a permanent orbiting scientific laboratory and workspace.
As powered flight begins its second century, Honeywell Aerospace continues to make history with leading technology, reliable products and systems, superior service, and dedicated employees. The contributions of Honeywell, its legacy companies, and five generations of employees, have advanced the science of aviation to make flying the world’s safest form of transportation, while helping to protect our nation and explore the universe. We look forward to continuing our long tradition of developing and delivering innovative aviation systems that meet the current, and anticipate the future, needs of the customer.