Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman$89K — $134K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field with relevant experience or Master's degree with less experience
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience with CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Responsibilities

  • Manage on-time requirements release, purchase order placements, and delivery dates to uphold program schedules
  • Oversee material budget compliant with contract requirements
  • Forecast material cost and performance for assigned programs
  • Support Program PLATO and EAC activities as a CAM
  • Identify program risks and opportunities related to material requirements
  • Analyze lead times and determine critical path procurements
  • Monitor and resolve supplier capacity and production issues
  • Assist in proposal activities including BOE creation and CBOM review
  • Help develop supply chain strategy focusing on supplier risk management and secondary source development
  • Serve as liaison among buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, customers, and suppliers for assigned programs
  • Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews and internal/external leadership briefings

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman's Tactical Fighters Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector supporting the ATP Production Programs and will be working in our Baltimore, MD facility.

Roles and responsibilities include:
• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.
• Manage material budget for contract requirements. Supporting baselining/EVMS requirements.
• Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
• Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
• Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.
• Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
• Support Program proposal activities (BOE's creation, CBOM review, etc)
• Support development of supply chain strategy - including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources.
• Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
• Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).

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Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ; or a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management in; A high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services
  • SAP experience
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, DFAR and ITAR
  • Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
  • Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
  • Negotiation experience
  • CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles certified
  • Active Secret Security Clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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