Production Control Demand Planner

$77,000 - $163,000/Yr

Raytheon Technologies - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Tucson, AZ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Control Demand Planner at Raytheon plays a crucial role in coordinating activities across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure efficient production processes. This position requires a seasoned professional to manage projects, influence decision-making, and establish inventory management processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role is primarily onsite, emphasizing collaboration with various teams to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdependent activities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
• Support analysis of multiple Bills of Material in an MRP system; releasing work orders and tracking material through the assembly process.
• Coordinate with warehousing and other Hubs/Factories for parts to the floor.
• Support new product transition to production efforts and align communication with the factory team to drive action plans.
• Participate with CORE teams/projects to accomplish continuous improvement.
• Manage projects or processes development efforts.
• Influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Influence factory and program decision making.
• Establish inventory management processes in a newer/engineering factory environment.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years relevant experience or advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes value stream leadership, MRP/ERP (SAP or equivalent), Planning and Production Control, or Project management.
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.
• US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous Planning and Production Control experience in a manufacturing or development environment.
• Demonstrated people management/leadership skills and ability to influence across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with CORE processes, tools, and applications.
• Experience leading teams in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Integrated Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Depot, Sales and Operations Planning as well as Inventory Management.
• Strong Operations manufacturing and financial business acumen, including the ability to manage to staffing budget.
• Strong MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) knowledge and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance