Northrop Grumman

Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman$75K — $113K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in supply chain, operations, or business management.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is essential.
  • Preferred: Experience in material demand and tracking orders.
  • Preferred: Knowledge in Earned Value Management for forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Preferred: Background in the Aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

  • Support and analyze monthly material estimates and forecast trends.
  • Define and develop material strategy to optimize supply chain efficiency.
  • Assess supply resources and prioritize demand requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across various functions.
  • Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning including product lifecycle management.
  • Analyze and aggregate supply and demand requirements using MRP tools.
  • Communicate actively with suppliers regarding lead and delivery times.

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

We are looking for you to join our team as a Supply Chain Planning Specialist based *on-site* in Sunnyvale, CA.

Job functions may include but are not limited to:

  • Supports and analyses monthly material estimates, forecast trends, deltas, cost growths.
  • Defines and develops material strategy.
  • Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements.
  • Supports GSC coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to Program Management Office, Engineering, Operations, Business Management, etc..
  • Participates in buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management.
  • Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements.
  • Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
  • Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.
  • Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs.
  • Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed.
  • Coordinates the creation and release of requisitions.
  • Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
  • Communicates with suppliers for lead times and delivery times.
  • Actively communicates and works to resolve challenges and mitigation requirements.
  • Supports and is responsible for communicating material status horizontally and vertically.

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Basic qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or business management.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems


Preferred Qualifications Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

  • Experience with material demand and tracking material orders
  • Experience with Earned Value Management, including forecasts and VAR analysis
  • Experience in the Aerospace industry
  • Experience in supply chain, business management, or operations


Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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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