Associate Director, Inventory Compliance & Strategy

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon, based in the United States, seeks a GFM/Depot Inventory Compliance Associate Director to lead all inventory compliance activities for Government Furnished Material. You will direct a team across multiple sites, drive continual improvement, and ensure compliance with MMAS and property systems.

The role requires collaboration with Property, Logistics, Finance and external auditors, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and cost control.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years' experience.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, and/or Inventory Management.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders at multiple levels, including executives, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Inventory Compliance strategies and objectives in partnership with RTX and Raytheon Operations & Supply Chain leadership to achieve compliance, cost, quality, and service-level goals.
• Lead the harmonization and advancement of Inventory Compliance best practices across Supply Chain and Factory Logistics teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Property, Logistics, Finance, Production Control, MPM, and 3PL partners to ensure consistent operational alignment.
• Support internal and external customer audits related to DFAR-governed business systems and customer-directed financial reviews.
• Develop, track, and report key performance metrics to drive performance and transparency.
• Establish and lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging CORE as a key enabler of change.
• Create business cases, savings plans, and operational recommendations related to Inventory Compliance activities.
• Drive innovation in logistics processes and technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen compliance.
• Set future-state strategy for depot-site inventory compliance operations, particularly those operating on secondary inventory management systems.
• Apply problem-solving expertise to moderate and complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Manage overhead budgets, cost impacts, and resource planning aligned with operational needs.
• Interpret and apply Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs) to ensure compliance and operational consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Raytheon, based in the United States, seeks a GFM/Depot Inventory Compliance Associate Director to lead all inventory compliance activities for Government Furnished Material. You will direct a team across multiple sites, drive continual improvement, and ensure compliance with MMAS and property systems.

The role requires collaboration with Property, Logistics, Finance and external auditors, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and cost control.