Associate MRP Analyst – Entry-Level, Impactful Supply Chain

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

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.