Associate Director - SIOP & Materials Management, Landing Systems

Date Posted:

2026-09-28



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



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 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.

We are looking for an Associate Director, Landing Systems Materials Management professional who is responsible for leading the standardization of Materials Management policies, processes, tools and performance metrics across the Landing Systems business to build and implement a best-in-class SIOP process to improve customer satisfaction, profitability, inventory turns, lead times and working capital.  Cross-functional collaboration with our Global network will be key within the role to synchronize Materials Management with upstream and downstream processes.

This Associate Director, Landing Systems Materials Management position reports to the Director, SIOP/Materials of Advanced Structures | Landing Systems.  This role is integral in linking business strategy to our operational plans and identifying key risks in meeting plans to a cross-functional leadership team. It will provide high-level strategy and process leadership, facilitate matrixed communication, data analysis, and plan alignment. This is an opportunity to develop team members directly and indirectly.

What You Will Do

• Provide standardization of Materials Management policies, processes, tools and performance metrics across the Landing Systems business to accelerate implementation of site-level monthly Materials Management process that balances demand, supply, and financial goals of the business in one comprehensive plan
• Drive ownership and maturity for load and capacity planning processes for both labor and machine resources
• Accountable for driving, developing and enhancing the competency level of Materials Management; leading cross functional change, building capability and enabling transitions required to continuously adapt to the dynamic business environment
• Develop supply plan scenarios in conjunction with cross-functional leaders (including shipment, inventory, and capacity) to maximize the ability to meet unconstrained demand and financial goals
• Manage production plan escalations when a significant deviation from plan occurs, and manage the subsequent shortage reporting, recovery planning and communication with the value stream leaders
• Assist in large scale MRP migrations as a subject matter expert
• Partner with Operations, finance and supply chain leaders to determine high-level plan risks and guide scenario analysis and cross-functional reconciliation
• Present Materials Management plan proposals, risks, and risk mitigation actions to Advanced Structures and Landing Systems leaders
• Partner with Finance to understand capital budget, net working capital, and revenue / margin impacts of capacity, inventory, and production plan changes
• Produce Service Level impact feedback during proposals process and action planning; understand Service Level impact (external and internal processes) and critical path for key customers and major product lines
• Apply advanced level of understanding of planning processes to facilitate deep analytics and data alignment across all Landing Systems sites and functions.
• Travel 20%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 5+ years’ experience utilizing planning software packages (Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP IBP, APO, Servigistics or others)
• Experience applying structured and disciplined methodology to identify root cause(s) in the process
• Experience Deploying innovative and effective solutions resulting in risk mitigation and improved execution
• Experience in supply chain concepts and their financial impact (inventory turns, cash flow, and working capital)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree focus in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics, or Business Administration, MBA
• APICS (CPIM, CSCP)
• Experience in cross-discipline collaboration and problem solving
• Strong project management skills
• Experience/knowledge working in an aerospace environment is highly desirable

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! 

Maybe eligible for relocation

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

 At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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