Northrop Grumman

Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman$62K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master's degree, or 6 years related experience in lieu of degree for Level 2.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master's degree with 3 years of experience for Level 3.
  • SAP or similar ordering platform experience in procurement or inventory management.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate supplier On-Time-Delivery (OTD) and manage competing priorities.
  • Partner with procurement to manage purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Work closely with suppliers to identify and resolve non-supporting deliveries.
  • Facilitate the development of milestone and return-to-green plans.
  • Communicate purchase order statuses effectively using SDMS and S4/HANA.
  • Present timely and accurate data to larger teams.

Benefits

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

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support the Common Products Delivery Management organization. This position is located at our Oklahoma City, OK campus. This position can be filled remotely or at any NG facility for the right candidate, but Central Time Zone work hours are to be expected.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist acts as the focal point between Global Supply Chain's Procurement and Program, ensuring supplier On-Time-Delivery (OTD). A successful candidate will effectively manage competing priorities, build strong internal and external relationships, and present timely, accurate information when required. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Coordinating

  • Possess high levels of organization and self-motivation with the ability to accomplish challenging tasks in a high-pressure and short-turnaround environment, with minimal supervision
  • Ability to prioritize competing tasks and close the loop on lagging sub-tasks
  • Use trends and historical metrics to foresee risks in procurement activities
  • Ownership of scope with the ability to see what's necessary for repeatable success
  • Travel to regional supplier locations as needed by the company or programs


Delivery Management

  • Partner with procurement team to manager purchase orders on-time delivery
  • Work closely with suppliers to identify non-supporting deliveries and their impact to schedule
  • Facilitate development of milestone plans and return-to-green plans
  • Work through complex issues with cross-functional teams until closure
  • Utilize SDMS tool and S4/HANA to efficiently communicate with suppliers and programs on purchase order status
  • Excellent communication skills and presenting data to a larger team


Basic Qualifications Level 2:

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 year's experience Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Product Support, Training, or Cross-departmental coordination, or a Master's Degree.
    A High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • SAP (or any ordering platform) experience in procurement or inventory management
  • Ability to obtain a U.S Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet business needs (after starting)
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


Basic Qualifications Level 3:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 year's experience, a Master's Degree with 3 years experience, or a PhD with 1 year experience in Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Product Support, Training, or Cross-departmental coordination
  • A High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • SAP (or any ordering platform) experience in procurement or inventory management
  • Ability to obtain a U.S Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet business needs (after starting)
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


Preferred Qualifications

  • Data skills: vLookup, xLookup, PivotTables, Boolean, methods of aggregating large data sets
  • Office 365 tools: Power Automate, Lists, Power Apps
  • Understanding of Federal Logistics Info System (FLIS), Mil-Specs, Standards, Drawings
  • Experience with flight worthy parts and acceptability
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral


Primary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $93,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00

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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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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