Material Requirements Planning Analyst 4

0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge; United States; On-site; USD 106,800 - 160,200; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Analyst 4 to join our team in supporting programs within the Advanced Weapons Unit. This on-site role follows a 9/80 schedule with no telework.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years, and possess SAP ERP, Costpoint ERP, Lean manufacturing, and MS Project expertise, plus eligibility for a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience.
• Experience in Development, Production, Repair and/or Depot environments.
• Ability to obtain and retain a US Govt. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control production schedules and coordinate material requirements.
• Identify shortages and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Advise management on status of work in progress and materials.
• Prepare work orders and purchase requests per master schedule.
• Train and lead a small team on complex projects.

Skills

MRP planning

SAP ERP

Costpoint ERP

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management

Inventory management

MS Office Suite

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Material Requirements Planning Analyst 4 to join the team in supporting various programs within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge, CA on a 9/80 schedule. Telework is not available for this position. No relocation assistance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plans and prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Identify material shortage requirements and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements to ensure timely and accurate material forecasting to support on-going activity.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.
• Assists in determining possible and actual shortages may initiate action to correct these deficiencies.
• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks with little to no oversight.
• Develop and analyze material requirements; establish and execute priorities and prepare material requirements per schedule.
• Create Manufacturing work orders and Purchase requisition.
• Resolve schedule, material requirement, or business system problems with cross-functional representatives as well as master schedules and production problems.
• Review and track internal status of actions and participate in internal production meetings and communicate status changes to program management, IPTs and stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Able to train and lead a small team on complicated project.

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

BS degree with 8 years of experience or an MS degree with 6 years of experience. 12 years of experience are required in lieu of a degree Experience should be in a Development, Production, Repair, and/or Depot environment Must have demonstrated analytical skills required for determining priorities, lead times, and shop floor schedules Basic proficiency with MS Office Suite; Excel, Work, PowerPoint (i.e. working with tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting Ability to obtain and retain a US Govt. Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP ERP Knowledge Costpoint ERP experience in an MRP environment TIPQA experience Lean manufacturing and process improvement experience Proficiency in Microsoft Project Experience with Earned Value Management a plus Experience in Development programs a plus Inventory experience a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly express oneself. Have excellent presentation, project and organizational skills

Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.