Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP

globalhr; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Specialist in Materials Planning (SIOP). The role focuses on aligning material position with production schedules across multiple factories, leveraging MRP/ERP systems and advanced material management techniques.

The candidate will develop BOMs, support new product transitions, and drive process improvements while coordinating with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams. Onsite work in Tucson is required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; 3–5+ years in production-driven environments.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control, or supply chain.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; eligibility for Interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Bills of Material for assemblies in multiple factories.
• Manage age-dated materials and material planning processes.
• Support material consumption analysis and production transition efforts.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Production control

Supply chain

Education

University Degree or higher

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 is seeking a candidate for the Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP role. The successful candidate will operate in multiple shop floor control and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) related systems to ensure alignment between material position and production schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Develop Bills of Material for assemblies in multiple production factories
• Advanced knowledge in age-dated material management
• Support analysis of material consumption, new product transition to production efforts and align communication with the factory team to drive action plans
• Develop and implement new processes or standards that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals
• Coordinate interdependent activities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program personnel, Quality and Engineering
• Participate in CORE projects to improve existing processes and accomplish continuous improvement
• Coordinate with supplier to resolve supply problems
• This position is an on-site role in Tucson, AZ.

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.
• Experience to include planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or experience with other production driven environments .
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or six sigma project implementations.
• Experience with Age Dated/Shelf-life Materials
• Experience with MS Office (Word,