Associate Space Supply Chain Planner

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join the Space sector in Chandler, AZ. This role supports the Launch Vehicles, Launch and Exploration Division, and Production Planning teams, contributing to material strategy, capacity planning, and procurement initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement. Travel is modest and relocation is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Majored in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Economics or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Strong analytical mindset with data interpretation skills
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
• Assess supply resources, prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials.
• Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team, providing leadership and coordination for supply chain execution.
• Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in/phase-out and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements to inform decisions.
• Plan and manage inventory levels based on BOM requirements.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies via lead time analyses and critical paths.
• Apply advanced analytics to refine supply chain workflows and mitigate risks.
• Create and release requisitions, review non-standard part requirements, and support scheduling while phasing out obsolete lines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Economics or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek Costpoint Materials Module

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join the Space sector in Chandler, AZ. This role supports the Launch Vehicles, Launch and Exploration Division, and Production Planning teams, contributing to material strategy, capacity planning, and procurement initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement. Travel is modest and relocation is not required.