Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • $89K — $134K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency with SAP or similar Material Resource Planning tools.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain a government secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a supply chain strategy and lead activities for GSC during program and proposal execution.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure supply chain commitments are met and execute mitigation or opportunity plans.
  • Align project scope and deliverables with customer requirements, collaborating closely with the technical community.
  • Brief the IBCS Program Manager on program status and issues affecting performance.
  • Analyze material requirements and address shortages, excesses, and supply risks for timely execution.
  • Monitor purchases and inventory to ensure alignment with program needs and schedules.
  • Support material status reviews and program execution meetings.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan offerings.
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
  • Potential for annual bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.
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 a dynamic, energetic individual for the position of Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 3 to join our growing team of diverse professionals in the IBCS Operating Unit. This individual will serve as the Supply Chain Planning Specialist Lead and will support tactical and strategic Supply Chain activities.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
  • Develops supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman's program and proposal execution.
  • Coordinates cross-functionally (with all program functions) to ensure supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed.
  • Aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community.
  • Briefs the IBCS Program Manager on the status and issues affecting program performance
  • Track and provide data on PR revaluations
  • Ensure supplier deliveries are aligned with production schedule
  • Analyze material requirements, shortages, excess, and supply risks, and take appropriate action to support on-time execution.
  • Monitor purchase requisitions, purchase orders, deliveries, and inventory transactions to ensure alignment with program requirements.
  • Support material status reviews, shortage meetings, production readiness reviews, and program execution meetings.
  • Develop reports, metrics, and analysis related to shortages, aging requirements, inventory, and schedule performance.
  • Represent the organization as a key point of contact on material planning matters requiring coordination across multiple functions.
  • Coordinate and support development of material requirements among multiple Control Account Managers (CAMs) and programs.
  • Review program integrated Bills of Material, support definition and validation of program material requirements, and support material/production planning to enable the efficient approval of purchase requisitions.
  • Use MRP analysis tools to perform material resource planning based on demand generated resource requirements current stock, production need dates, vendor lead and material processing time to ensure timely material or service availability to support production operations.
  • Requires strong understanding of Bills of Materials, structures, and dependencies within a manufacturing environment.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
  • Proficiency with SAP or Similar Material Resource Planning tool
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting)
  • US Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Certifications in Earned Value Management or Project Management a plus
  • Experience in the following disciplines include and are not limited to Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing, Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management and Production
  • Active government 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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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