Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP in Tucson, AZ. The onsite role requires coordinating Bills of Materials, material management, and MRP/ERP system usage to align material position with production schedules.

You will oversee cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to drive action and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes analysis of material consumption, new product transitions, and the development of new processes or

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 5 years of relevant work, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, or similar production environments.
• Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government security clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop Bills of Materials for assemblies in multiple production factories.
• Advanced knowledge in age-dated material management.
• Support analysis of material consumption and align communication with the factory team to drive action plans.
• Develop and implement new processes or standards affecting functional results.
• Coordinate interdependent activities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program personnel, Quality and Engineering.
• Participate in CORE projects to improve processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Influence policies, practices, and procedures, and factory/program decision making.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve supply problems.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Production control

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-29Country:United States of America

Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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 dateAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

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.
• Coordinate interdependent activities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program personnel, Quality and Engineering.
• Participate in CORE projects to improve existing processes and accomplish continuous improvement.
• Influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures, and influence factory and program decision making.
• 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 and/or 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 Integrated Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Depot, Sales and Operations Planning as well as Inventory Management
• Experience with Age Dated/Shelf-life Materials
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).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.
• Please consider the following role type definition 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.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htmAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms