2026 Associate Material Requirements Planning Analyst - Rolling Meadows IL

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Material Requirements Planning Analyst for our Mission Systems sector in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role focuses on ensuring materials and equipment availability, tracking purchase orders, and supporting engineers on capital projects within a multidisciplinary team.

Entry-level professionals will gain exposure to secure, world‑class systems and learn to navigate a dynamic supply chain environment while supporting mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related business majors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials and equipment are available to customers per purchase order and schedule delivery dates.
• Create Manual Requisitions via direction of material needs groups (Engineers/Developers).
• Track Purchase Orders from placement through delivery.
• Notify customers/management promptly if a critical delivery is late.
• Assist in the resolution of non-receivables.
• Assist Engineering in Capital projects with status updates.
• Attend staff bi-weekly meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Other responsibilities related to material needs analysis

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Material Requirements Planning Analyst. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS).

Roles And Responsibilities

• Help ensure materials and equipment are available to customers per purchase order and schedule delivery dates.
• Create Manual Requisitions via the direction of material needs groups such as Engineers and Developers.
• Track Purchase Orders from placement through delivery.
• Notify customers/management team promptly if a critical delivery is going to be late.
• Assisting in the resolution of non-receivables.
• Assisting the Engineering team with Capital projects by providing detailed status updates.
• Attend staff bi-weekly meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Other responsibilities related to material needs analysis

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or other business-related majors.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman values, practices and standards. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Working knowledge of MRP/ Supply Chain
• SAP working knowledge.
• APICS CPIM &/or CSCP certification.
• Problem Solving ability and developing solution acumen to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Discretion/Latitude: Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Impact contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Liaison: Frequent internal company contacts across multiple functions.

Salary Range

$54700 to $82100

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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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.