Lead Tech, Materials Planning SIOP

Date Posted:

2026-02-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS 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 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.  

This position is for a Lead Technician in Materials Planning and SIOP who works under minimal supervision. Solves complex problems and may serve as a resource for the Materials Planning and SIOP planning process. Leads in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of support employees.

Creates and executes plan for every part and maintain master data for purchased parts, subassemblies, end items and other parts as required. Facilitates the capacity management process, including identification and escalation of long term capacity gaps to ensure successful execution of customer demands in support of SI&OP. Executes continuous management of the master demand schedule, including adherence to all required validations using the best information available, in order to provide long range OE and aftermarket demand visibility in support of financial planning, internal and external capacity management, and the overall SI&OP process. Monitors the transportation and delivery of inter/intraplant parts and outbound finished products. Tracks and manages inter/intraplant work in process (WIP), promise dating, expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and flow. May oversee command center and drive part shortage resolution. Monitors tracking and shipping. Performs escalated expediting when required to ensure on time delivery of material. Mitigates risks for short term shortages with internal suppliers to ensure successful customer delivery.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor kitting racks and drop zones for hardware needing to be routed to assigned work cell, this includes but is not limited to shortages filled, kits, etc.
• Move parts dispositioned for RTV/SCRAP to SMA/pack-ship or other applicable areas.
• Responsible for line flow audits
• Perform WIP audits to verify material aged at an operation is physically located in the corresponding area
• Support the tracking of materials (transacted in PRISM by others) via PRISM and Raytrak
• Support the submission of SOS tickets to expedite items, initiate return to stock requests, and to request discrepancy investigations
• Responsible for logistics activities which may include: de-trashing, creating and maintaining organized totes for kits for the manufacturing floor, validating kit items
• Successful candidate will be required to move material via carts or pallet jacks and may move material between factories.  
• Must be willing and able to lift 28 lbs.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

**This position is 3rd Shift Sunday night – Friday morning 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM**

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience is work in a manufacturing environment involving materials / material handling
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Experience collaborating with multiple levels of management in an IPT environment.
• Experience presenting and communicating effectively, both written and verbal.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with moving pallet jacks
• Experience working in SAP and with inventory management systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments.
• Experience applying critical thinking techniques, using logic and reasoning to identify approaches to problems, and the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Course work, academic projects, or professional experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or any other Operations-related field.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for