Principal Specialist, Materials Planning SIOP

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon Missiles & Defense Andover is seeking a Principal Specialist Materials Planning to join the Materials Planning and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning team. You will manage day-to-day material availability, align purchases to manufacturing value streams, and drive data‑driven decisions across cross‑functional partners.

The role requires leadership with a track record in supply chain, manufacturing or finance, plus knowledge of MRP systems such as SAP PRISM and lean concepts. U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Finance
• Experience in Material and Inventory Control-type systems such as Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Monitor important system health metrics and key performance indicators weekly and monthly
• Provide support to team and leadership for reporting and analysis as required by our internal customers

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MRP

SAP PRISM

Kanban

SMI

Continuous Flow Manufacturing

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
Date Posted: 2026-07-23
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
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’s 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Missiles & Defense Andover has an opening for a Principal Specialist Materials Planning in our Materials Planning and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) team.

The successful candidate has working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems in a manufacturing environment and utilizes data-driven decision making to enable effective planning and execution, as well as leadership experience. They will manage a team of intermediate or experienced leads, and be responsible for executing day-to-day material availability requirements, as well as creating and improving processes.

This role will be responsible for aligning purchased material in support of manufacturing value streams to the operational plans that govern them through MRP. It will interface with Demand Planning, Production Control, Factory Operations, Program Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to help ensure resources are efficiently utilized based on a low volume, high mix demand profile for programs with priorities and unique material challenges. This role requires thoughtful, cross-functional collaboration through data analysis and fact-based influence to maintain organizational goals. The candidate in this role will need to quickly develop credibility and influence while leveraging strong interpersonal skills. They will foster a working environment that promotes safety, security, compliance, and quality while achieving overall customer requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor important system health metrics and key performance indicators weekly and monthly
• Provide support to team and leadership for reporting and analysis as required by our internal customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Finance
• Experience in Material and Inventory Control-type systems such as Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MRP, SAP PRISM experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working across multiple business areas and interfacing at all levels of an organization.
• Experience coordinating with various disciplines.
• Experience with analysis, prioritizing, and working under pressure.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.