ISC Materials Management Lead

As an ISC Materials Management Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting a high-priority aerospace defense program by ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials required to meet customer commitments. You will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, suppliers, manufacturing operations, engineering teams, and customers to drive material availability, resolve supply chain challenges, and support delivery performance.

This position requires a highly collaborative supply chain professional who can manage demand requirements, coordinate procurement activities, monitor supplier performance, and execute material strategies that support production schedules and customer expectations. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, proactive, and capable of driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Manage material planning and execution activities to support production and customer delivery requirements.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of critical components and materials.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders while supporting inventory and demand planning processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to address material shortages and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Analyze demand signals, forecast requirements, and develop action plans to support business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead recovery efforts to resolve delivery, quality, or capacity constraints.
• Support customer commitments by maintaining material availability and providing timely status updates.
• Drive issue resolution through effective communication, escalation management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Utilize project and program management principles to coordinate multiple priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance material flow, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Procurement, Planning, Purchasing, or related functions.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and managing material availability in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing demand, inventory, and supply requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to contractual and program requirements.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Material Planner, or similar role.
• Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience supporting complex customer programs or government-related contracts.
• Project Management and/or Program Management experience.
• Knowledge of supplier management, demand planning, inventory control, and production scheduling.
• Experience working in ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead through influence and drive results in a matrixed organization.

 

Key Success Factors

• Customer-first mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving supply chain challenges.

 

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

 

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.

 

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas: 

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft 
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying 
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com