Operations Planning Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
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: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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The role of Director of Integrated Planning for an SBU (Strategic Business Unit) necessitates a sophisticated mix of skills, knowledge, and leadership to achieve the company's objectives. The individual must have expertise in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), Material Planning, transformation, financial planning, and other areas that drive the organization's growth and resiliency goals.
This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across functions and ensure the alignment of supply and demand within the SBU. Proficiency in S&OP and ERP systems like SAP and Kinaxis is crucial.
It is critical for this individual to be an effective leader who can mentor supply chain professionals while developing a talent pipeline.
What You Will Do:

• This leader is responsible for driving the integrated business planning team for their SBU to optimize supply and demand for firm & non-firm throughout the 5-year horizon.
• Takes full ownership of the entire planning process for the specific SBU.
• Drives alignment of the MRP schedule, AOP execution, long term forecast, and is a strategic partner in the long-range plan (LRP) planning process.
• Identifies and corrects systemic planning issues and improves KPIs.
• Leads a robust sales and operations execution and planning process that is focused on decision making and actionable outcomes to meet business objectives.
• Beyond these primary tasks, this individual must also demonstrate a strategic mindset when it comes to long term demand and supply planning.
• This position demands excellent communication skills, as collaboration with colleagues from other functions is essential for aligning supply & demand for the SBU.
• Own short-term planning execution & long-term strategic planning throughout the 5-year horizon
• Be integrated into the SBU to understand business objectives ensuring the firm & non-firm schedule meets business requirements.
• Collaborate to ensure MRP is healthy to align PRISM and Kinaxis credibility.
• Be the planning representative during the LRP process to ensure a credible schedule is loaded into the LRP.
• Facilitate quarterly S&OP Executive Reviews & monthly S&OE meetings.
• Maintain accurate planning forecasts.
• Be the focal point to solve any planning-related issue within the SBU.
• Strategic partner in the LRP planning process, to ensure all demand/supply is aligned to meet commitments.
• Articulate how capacity constraints affect specific programs for the SBU. Understand root cause and corrective actions for mitigation.
• Drive MRP schedule integrity, predictability, and execution.
• Understand lead-times of all major programs - work strategies to mitigate / reduce lead-time.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• Experience with executive stakeholder management.
• Experience with S&OP and Planning elements/fundamentals
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience in Supply Chain (experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods highly preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in MRP and ERP systems - inventory control, materials requirements planning, item master, demand planning, and advanced supply chain planning and analytics preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills, including multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, follow up and attention to details.
• Adaptable to multiple requests, daily changes, while still delivering on commitments.
• Data-driven with demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work independently while still functioning well in a team environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with senior management, peers, and colleagues cross-functionally.
• People management experience including strong interpersonal and leadership skills: meeting facilitation, skill sharing and training, organization, conflict management, change agent, manage relationships.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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