IBP & Workforce Planning Analyst at RTX · Harlow

IBP & Workforce Planning Analyst Location: Harlow, Essex Date Posted: 2026-05-11 Country: United Kingdom Location: Harlow, Essex Position Role Type: Hybrid Benefits: £: Competitive salary Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team. About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. Our Business As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers. With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development. About the role: We are seeking a high‑potential IBP & Workforce Planning Analyst to play a key role in strengthening and evolving our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) capability. This is a high‑impact role that goes beyond coordination, offering the opportunity to embed best‑in‑class planning disciplines, influence strategic decision‑making, and shape the future of IBP and workforce planning across the organisation. Working closely with the IBP Lead, you will act as a trusted partner in delivering the IBP operating cadence while driving continuous improvement in how we plan, forecast, and make informed business decisions. Required experience: Experience in IBP, SIOP, or cross‑functional planning environments Strong organisation and governance skills (plans, trackers, RAID logs) Data‑confident, with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and insight Ability to produce clear reports and presentations for stakeholders Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to challenge and drive follow‑through Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with exposure to Power BI or similar tools Understanding of workforce or resource planning principles Desirable experience: Experience in a PMO, project coordination, or transformation support role Familiarity with planning or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Anaplan, Kinaxis) Background in engineering, manufacturing, or complex operational environments Exposure to process improvement or change initiatives Clear interest in developing a career in IBP, business transformation, or strategic planning. #LI-MF1 RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms Additional Locations: Glenrothes, Fife