Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman$94K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics; or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Solid understanding of supply chain processes
  • High proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools

Responsibilities

  • Represent supply chain onsite, coordinating and communicating functions and status
  • Ensure customer and company requirements are linked between supply chain and program management
  • Communicate supply chain status and execution issues to program leadership
  • Collaborate with buyers and supplier teams to address systemic issues
  • Participate in internal meetings specific to the program as supply chain representative
  • Understand program deliverables, due dates, and technical aspects of assigned programs
  • Participate in pre-award contract kickoffs

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: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The position is based onsite in Oxnard, CA. This is not a teleworking position Relocation will not be provided.

The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for representing Supply Chain to Program Management, Operations, Quality and NGC Management for one to two production programs within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Intelligence Systems Division within the Space Systems sector.

Candidate will serve as liaison between supply chain and program management, planning, quality, engineering, and operations. Review status of projects, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assess supply chain related Program issues and in conjunction with purchasing, develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Will be fully engaged with the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement integrated system tools and processes within the BU.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chain management functions and status to and working with internal groups to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs
  • Meet company and customer requirements by providing the linkage between supply chain, customer, program management, and internal support functions
  • Communicate to program leadership on status, as pertaining to supply chain, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver
  • Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance, and supplier quality to address systemic or major issues at suppliers requiring coordination with site or program functions
  • Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings specific to the program
  • Understanding of program deliverables, due dates, and basic technical knowledge of the assigned programs
  • Participates in pre-award contract kickoff's


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics
  • Solid understanding of supply chain processes
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and experience in defense or aerospace systems
  • Experience in high program volume / low production rate environment
  • Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations.


Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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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