Principal Logistics Planner - R10183730

Northrop Grumman; Eastern Ontario; On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Logistics Planner to join their team at Edwards Air Force Base. This pivotal role involves managing supply support tasks, including inventory management and coordinating repairs, ensuring that essential resources are available for flight tests. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in logistics or military aircraft maintenance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will have a direct impact on groundbreaking projects and where your growth is supported through comprehensive benefits and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Retirement and Savings Plan

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in logistics or supply support roles.
• Ability to obtain government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of spares for flight test programs.
• Monitor and report requirements for schedule compliance.
• Manage and control inventory assets.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

CPLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Edwards AFB, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: SAP
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Principal Logistics Planner with experience in performing supply support tasks, including spares, repairs, and inventory management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.

In this role, you will be a liaison between a supply support team in Melbourne and the flight test team at Edwards Air Force Base.

Accomplish

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring spares and consumables are available to support flight test program.
• Monitor, track, and report requirements to ensure schedule compliance.
• Coordinating repairs of failed units for flight test and lab operations.
• Manage and control the asset position of NG and customer inventories.
• Perform periodic inventory in accordance with process documentation.
• Collaborate with GSC Goods Movement and CTF to complete SAP transactions for SAP inventory management.
• Track material issued and paybacks required.
• Prepare Advanced Material Requests.
• Forecast and manage budget system.
• Brief leadership and customer with status updates.

You will utilize tools such as SAP and CPLM. Verbal, writing, presentation, and leadership skills are essential.

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years related experience or 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of employees and management.
• Have experience with military aircraft maintenance or logistics experience.
• Have a solid understanding of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) process and logistics modeling.
• Have experience using CPLM and SAP.

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being of all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.

Salary Range: $82,900 - $124,300

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.