2026 Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Dulles VA Hybr with Security Clearance

First Roles; Dulles Town Center (VA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist for a hybrid role based in Dulles, VA. This entry-level opportunity will join our Global Supply Chain team to support material planning, demand forecasting, and KPI reporting, helping us ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory.

You will collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance, use MRP tools, and contribute to capacity planning while developing data-driven dashboards in Power BI and Tableau.

Qualifications

• Has completed their degree in a related field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Degree should be in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Business with a supply chain emphasis.
• Experience with MRP/ERP to manage demand, supply, and inventory.
• Strong Excel skills for analyzing data and capacity.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau for dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of material plans by aligning supply requirements with established product line priorities and overall business objectives under guidance from senior planners.
• Execute demand-supply planning activities using MRP tools; maintain and analyze forecasts, review purchase-material positions, and assist in creating capacity and production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels across BOMs to balance service levels, working capital, and stock-out risk in coordination with more senior team members.
• Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance to align inventory targets and address non-standard part requirements.
• Contribute to long-term capacity and resource planning with data, analyses, and recommendations.
• Develop and present supply chain KPIs using Power BI and Tableau for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription 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 is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

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 AssociateSupply Chain Planning Specialist. This position is based on site for a hybrid role in Dulles, VA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Division's Global Supply Chain team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of material plans by aligning supply requirements with established product line priorities and overall business objectives under guidance from senior planners.
• Execute demand-supply planning activities using MRP tools; maintain and analyze forecasts, review purchase-material positions, and assist in creating capacity and production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels across bills of material (BOMs), helping to balance service levels, working capital, and stock-out risk in coordination with more senior team members.
• Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance to support alignment on inventory targets, address non-standard part requirements, and escalated critical-path procurement issues for resolution.
• Contribute to long-term capacity and resource planning by providing data, analyses, and recommendations that support new product introductions and efficient use of existing assets.
• Develop and present clear supply chain metrics and KPIs (e.g., inventory, on time delivery, material availability) to management, using tools such as Power BI and Tableau to support data driven decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Has completed their degree Bachelor's from an accredited institution with 0-2 years of related experience
• Having majored in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Business with a supply chain/operations emphasis, or similar field.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) to manage demand, supply, and inventory
• Understanding forecasts, material requirements, and bills of material (BOMs) to support planning and inventory decisions
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) for analyzing demand, inventory, and capacity data
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau to create reports and dashboards that support decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for partnering with sourcing, operations, finance, and engineering
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking directions from senior planners while proactively driving assigned tasks to completion
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience in aerospace/defense or other complex, regulated manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of end to end supply chain processes (forecasting, demand planning, S&OP, procurement, production, and logistics)
• Experience performing make vs buy analysis, supporting product phase in/phase out, or managing engineering change impacts on material plans
• Demonstrated experience optimizing inventory levels (safety stock, reorder points, lead time analysis) across multi level BOMs
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Power BI and/or Tableau for building automated reports and visual dashboards
• Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts applied to planning and material flow
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams (sourcing, operations, finance, engineering) to resolve material or schedule constraints
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification (completed or in progress)

Salary Range

$ 63,000 to $94,600 campusjobs 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.