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 at least 2 years of experience in supply chain or related field.
  • Familiarity with customer service and demand flow processes.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining a secret clearance.
  • Preferred experience in working with Production Programs.
  • Preferred experience in cost accounting management (CAM).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support PO documentation during the procurement process.
  • Understand the full scope of supply chain management areas.
  • Support Earned Value Management reporting tasks effectively.
  • Develop and execute material strategies tailored to projects.
  • Analyze lead times and pinpoint critical procurement paths.
  • Exercise sound judgment with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Evaluate and assess supply resources to optimize sourcing.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage including life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options for long-term financial security.
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacations and personal needs.
  • Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity located in Sunnyvale, CA.

In this job, you will be:
  • Responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting PO documentation throughout procurement process
  • Understanding the breadth of the supply chain management scope (including materials management, procurement, subcontracts, material finance, and supplier management team)
  • Understanding and supporting Earned Value Management reporting tasks
  • Defining and developing material strategy
  • Analyzing lead times and identifying critical path procurements
  • Making sound decisions in a timely manner, displaying strong interpersonal skills, and having an agile mindset
  • Responsible for the assessment of supply resources
  • Understanding material cost variances and determining root causes and corrective actions for the variances
  • Assisting, coordinating, and executing monthly material forecast planning and tracking
  • Analyzing material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
  • Evaluating suppliers, addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues, and noting key performance indicators

#MPR

Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Planning Specialist
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of supply chain, material planning, general business, finance, or closely related experience
• Experience with customer service and demand flow
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working Production Programs
• Experience with cost accounting management (CAM)
• Currently have an active DoD security clearance

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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