Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of space technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and cutting-edge advancements. You will be responsible for defining material strategies, managing supply resources, and ensuring efficient inventory planning. If you are ready to contribute to revolutionary projects that impact lives and explore the possibilities of space exploration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience or 0 years with a bachelor's degree required.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategy and manage supply resources.
• Analyze supply/demand requirements and plan inventory levels.

Skills

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10184935

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Positions Available: 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Division offers exciting opportunities for individuals looking to take part in the development and deployment of cutting-edge space technologies. With a focus on innovation, the Space Division is a leader in designing, building, and launching satellites, space vehicles, and related systems for government and commercial customers. Working in this dynamic environment requires a team of highly skilled and motivated professionals who are eager to explore the possibilities of space exploration.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our Strategic Space System Division working 100% onsite at our Space Park facility in Redondo Beach, CA. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Responsibilities:

• Defines and develops material strategy

• Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products

• Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management

• Analyzes and aggregates supply/demand requirements

• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools

• Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements

• Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements

• Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments

• Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs

• Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed

• Creates/releases requisitions

• Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of related experience; will consider 0 years of experience with a bachelor's degree

• Ability to collaborate with other multi-functional teams

• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in inventory, manufacturing, procurement, contracts and subcontracts.

• SAP experience

Salary Range: $61,200 - $91,800

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.