2027 Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Pathways Program - Baltimore MD

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore, MD seeks an Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist to rotate across procurement and program planning within global supply chain.

You will gain experience with SAP, RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and KPI tracking while supporting CAMs and proposals.

This entry‑level program develops future leaders in supply chain, offering hands-on rotations and exposure to critical mission systems.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a degree from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field
• 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
• Exposure or experience with Power BI, Tableau, SAP, and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel formulas, pivot tables and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Pathways participant will obtain experience in procurement and program planning
• Create standard material purchase orders (SMAT) in SAP and issue RFQs
• Review supplier quotations, perform basic price analysis, and maintain documentation in eFile
• Release purchase orders in SAP and manage PO changes; access buyer requisition work queue
• Use Ariba and onboard new suppliers; track program KPI metrics such as Late to Release Reqs and On-Time delivery to MRP
• Support CAMs with procurement activities and assist with smaller proposals and BOEs

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist . This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Baltimore, MD. This position will be in the Pathways rotational program where there will be three rotation opportunities within global supply chain.The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Global Supply Chain organization. Rotations within the program may be aligned to core areas of Global Supply Chain such as procurement, program planning, supplier quality and other related work scopes.Roles and ResponsibilitiesProcurement Pathways Role & Responsibilities:The Pathways participant will obtain experience and demonstrate proficiency in the following fundamental areas of general procurementCreation of a standard material purchase order (SMAT) in SAP.Understand the basic steps to create and issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using SAP.Reviewing supplier quotations and conducting pricing negotiations. Perform basic price analysis.Maintaining documentation using the eFile system and requirements.Navigating PrOP to include the understanding of procedures used on all purchase orders.How to release a purchase order in SAP.How to implement a purchase order change order.How to access and manage buyer purchase requisition work queue.How to use Ariba and Onboard a new supplier.Understand the general procurement timeline and steps to complete PO release within 30 day cycle time.Learn organizational skills required to manage work queue.Program Planner Pathways Role and ResponsibilitiesActing as supplier lead for Non-Category Management suppliers and involved in status meetings, expediting material, and issue resolution.Participating in Program Meetings and other functional meetings concerning the Program, including Page and LinesCreating requisitions for Program and NGMS material through the M903/M922 processTracking Program related KPI Metrics, e.g., Late to Release Reqs., On-Time delivery to MRP, etc.Supporting CAMs with procurement activities, including req. releases, quote and negotiation activities, and procurement documentationSupporting smaller Proposals and creating BOEs for those proposalsSupporting continuous improvement projectsBasic 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 institutionBe majoring in or having majored in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.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 needsPreferred Qualifications:Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higherPrevious internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)Exposure or experience with Power BI, Tableau, SAP, and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel formulas, pivot tables and PowerPoint.Salary Range:$60,200 to $90,200campusjobsThe 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.