Principle Specialist, Materials Planning SIOP

Date Posted:

2026-07-16



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG



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 is seeking a successful candidate to be tasked with supply planning responsibilities within the Supply Chain Planning team located in McKinney, Texas.

This role supports programs that operate in a fast-paced environment and requires an individual that forms data driven decisions that will support the factory.  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. 

This role will work closely with the material management team members, factory, supply chain and operations teams, to ensure program execution.  In this role the ownership and use of metrics will be key to maintain system health and drive the level of performance that will support customer expectations.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate and coordinate program requirements to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements.
• Provide status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Work daily to confirm material supply availability.
• Prepare purchase requests for components based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Work with program support staff to resolve material shortages and other issues impacting product build.
• Report on and troubleshoot MRP system generated exceptions; and taking corrective action on unfavorable trends as necessary.
• Conduct quarterly physical inventory cycle counts and reconciling the system
• Expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, etc.
• Perform movement of material to and from the factory, pack/ship (or other area) as needed. Must be able to lift per RTX EHS Lifting Guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining stacked LOB and extracting impact data for weekly analysis in support of IPT/PPR meetings with programs.
• Attend, support, and/or lead weekly program and factory meetings.
• Lead Projects and facilitate training.

This role will be onsite at our McKinney, TX facility.

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 in Supply Chain, Production and/or and Planning Control, MRP, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, and/or manufacturing engineering in a government contractor environment
• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and/or software.
• Previous experience transforming complex information and data into clear, concise, and visually engaging slides.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 software (Excel, Word, Power Point).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Special programs access, Kinaxis, CMES or similar software.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodology (CORE) and/or tools such as lean manufacturing, diagnostic, process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience with complex systems and processes.
• Previous experience interfacing, collaborating, and communicating with all levels of an organization, as well as with a large external customer base, to accomplish tasks

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

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.

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