Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Prattwhitney; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

RTX in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management to safeguard inventory across U.S. operations. You will drive accuracy, analytics, and compliance of material records while partnering with production control, warehouse, receiving, and planning teams to advance inventory compliance.

The role requires a security clearance and onsite work at the Carrollton, TX location. You will influence best practices, support audits, and lead continuous improvement to enhance

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years experience.
• Experience with either logistics, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response or other advanced planning systems.
• Experience utilizing Special Program Access ERP systems.
• Experience with Office 365, specifically Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with end-to-end supply chain value stream.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance level or program access after start date.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance inventory management processes, including quotation, induction, accountability, system health monitoring, in-place shipments, and overall material compliance.
• Manage incoming and outgoing material transactions, ensuring accurate processing and documentation within Special Program Access.
• Apply MRP/ERP principles to support effective decision-making and maintain data integrity.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform inventory forecasting and trend analysis using metrics and analytical tools to strengthen accountability.
• Support audits and assessments (PMSA, CSA, and customer reviews) to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, analyze, and report system health and performance metrics; identify and implement process improvements.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure objectives and commitments are met.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to promote process discipline, standardization, and compliance.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accountability, and overall inventory performance.

Skills

Logistics experience

Operations experience

End-to-end supply chain

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Special Program Access ERP

Office 365 Excel

Job description

Role Details

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

About the Role

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 Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management to serve as a key contributor within our centralized Inventory Compliance team, supporting the integrity and safeguarding of inventory across Raytheon’s U.S. operations. In this role, you will leverage your advanced supply chain expertise to drive accuracy, accountability, and compliance of material and system records, while leading targeted analysis and recommending improvements that strengthen operational performance.

The selected candidate will partner with production control, warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, planning, and other cross-functional teams to influence best practices, ensure alignment with company and government requirements, and help advance inventory compliance across the organization.

This position will be onsite at our Carrollton, TX location.

What You Will Do

• Execute and enhance inventory management processes, including quotation, induction, accountability, system health monitoring, in-place shipments, and overall material compliance.
• Manage incoming and outgoing material transactions, ensuring accurate processing and documentation within Special Program Access.
• Apply MRP/ERP principles to support effective decision-making and maintain data integrity.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform inventory forecasting and trend analysis using metrics and analytical tools to strengthen accountability.
• Support audits and assessments (PMSA, CSA, and customer reviews) to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, analyze, and report system health and performance metrics; identify and implement process improvements.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure objectives and commitments are met.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to promote process discipline, standardization, and compliance.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accountability, and overall inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years experience.
• Experience with either logistics, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response or other advanced planning systems.
• Experience utilizing Special Program Access ERP systems.
• Experience with Office 365, specifically Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with end-to-end supply chain value stream.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance level or program access after start date.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position 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.

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.

Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Security Clearance: 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.htm

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.