Manager Material Requirements Planning 1

Northrop Grumman; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,900 - 136,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

9/80 work schedule

Education assistance

Training and development

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Buffalo, NY seeks a Manager of Material Requirements Planning 1 to lead daily MRP activities, manage a team of planners, and ensure timely material flow for production. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor and close collaboration with QA, purchasing, and engineering.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 5+ years of MR planning experience (or 9+ years without a degree), SAP experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of MR planning experience, or 9+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• Related experience must be in material requirements planning, supply chain management, and material management.
• Experience leading a team and with ERP/MRP software (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Direct daily MRP activities to support assembly demand and material replenishment.
• Lead a team of planners and manufacturing expeditors on the shop floor.
• Authorize requisitions and initiate production orders while safeguarding cost and schedule.
• Plan, issue, and control production schedules; coordinate material flows on time.
• Advise management on WIP status and material availability to prevent delays.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering.
• Expedite part movement through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Mission PLM

Tableau

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' sector is seeking a Manager Material Requirements Planning 1 to join our team in the Buffalo, NY office. In the Mission Systems' sector, you will join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. The qualified applicant will work in our Buffalo, New York office, where we focus on the development and production of state‑of‑the‑art Simulation Systems solutions.

What You Will Get To Do

The Manager, Material Requirements Planning 1 directs daily MRP activities that support assembly demand, component replenishment, engineering changes, while being on hands with MRP tasks. Leading a team of planners and manufacturing expeditors, the incumbent resolves schedule and material conflicts, authorizes requisitions, and initiates production orders while safeguarding cost, schedule, and bills of material. This role is fully on‑site and requires the incumbent to be present on the manufacturing floor daily to support production activities and resolve real‑time material issues.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing, coaching, and leading a team of 5 direct reports
• Analyzing manufacturing, ERP, and other material‑requirement data to meet assembly demands, component replenishment, substitute parts, production set‑ups, and engineering changes.
• Generating part and material requirements and creating associated purchase requisitions or production orders.
• Planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules; coordinating material flows to ensure approved materials arrive on time to meet production requirements.
• Advising management on work‑in‑progress status, material availability, and potential production issues to guarantee that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Confirming material supply and demand and preparing work orders or purchase requests based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinating interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other functions; expediting part movement through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.

Through proactive problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration, the Manager ensures a controlled, timely flow of materials and resources that supports seamless production execution.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering with (5) years’ related material requirements planning experience; (2) years with Masters; or (9) years’ applicable experience will be considered in‑ lieu of degree
• Related experience must be in material requirements planning, supply chain management, and material management.
• Experience leading a team
• Experience with ERP/MRP software (SAP)
• Experience using MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Skills

• 2 years managing direct reports
• Must have demonstrated analytical skills required for determining priorities, lead times, and shop floor schedules
• Working knowledge of Mission PLM
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification
• Broad Understanding of ERP systems
• Advanced use of Microsoft excel
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Sharepoint

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $90,900.00 - $136,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.