Material Requirements Planning Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; Presencial; USD 86.000 - 128.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9/80 schedule

Total Rewards package

Descripción de la vacante

Northrop Grumman Space Manufacturing & Operations East Production Operations in Dulles, VA is seeking a Materials Requirements Planning Analyst at Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team. The role will design, implement, and sustain an integrated MRP environment to synchronize demand and supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain, develop training materials, analyze data with Cognos and other tools, and contribute

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience, or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint, SAP) in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills for large datasets and reconciliation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance and training on effective use of the MRP system for Manufacturing/I&T and other functional partners
• Partner with Engineering to manage product data (PDM) and ensure accurate, timely transfer of information into the ERP system
• Investigate and learn new software modules with minimal guidance, documenting processes to improve operational efficiency
• Develop, deliver, and update system training materials; recommend and document procedural improvements as needed
• Define, track, and report key metrics to measure system performance and drive continuous improvement
• Extract and analyze data using Cognos and other reporting tools to support decision making
• Troubleshoot system issues, clearly articulate problems, and drive resolutions with internal teams and external software providers

Conocimientos

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Costpoint

SAP

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA.

Northrop Grumman Space Manufacturing & Operations East Production Operations is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Material Requirements Planning Analyst. This position will be fully engaged with Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, as well as cross-functional partners, to design, implement, and sustain an integrated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) environment for the Division, enabling synchronized demand/supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Provide guidance and training on effective use of the MRP system for Manufacturing/I&T and other functional partners
• Partner with Engineering to manage product data (PDM) and ensure accurate, timely transfer of information into the ERP system
• Investigate and learn new software modules with minimal guidance, documenting processes to improve operational efficiency
• Develop, deliver, and update system training materials; recommend and document procedural improvements as needed
• Define, track, and report key metrics to measure system performance and drive continuous improvement
• Extract and analyze data using Cognos and other reporting tools to support decision making
• Troubleshoot system issues, clearly articulate problems, and drive resolutions with internal teams and external software providers
• Perform centralized planning activities in the MRP system (e.g., material master updates, ECN incorporation) and support cross-functional change initiatives

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Inventory Control, or material requirements planning (MRP)
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing orders (MOs), bills of material (BOMs), and material availability
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including working with large datasets to reconcile information and identify discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex ERP/MRP and planning discrepancies (e.g., BOM, routing, allocation, and inventory variances) and drive cross-functional root-cause analysis and resolution with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and ERP Team

Basic Qualifications for Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Inventory Control, or material requirements planning (MRP)
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing orders (MOs), bills of material (BOMs), and material availability
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including working with large datasets to reconcile information and identify discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex ERP/MRP and planning discrepancies (e.g., BOM, routing, allocation, and inventory variances) and drive cross-functional root-cause analysis and resolution with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and ERP Team

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting MRP-driven make-to-stock/make-to-order manufacturing operations, including work order creation, release, and maintenance
• Strong understanding of MRP planning outputs (e.g., planned orders, reschedules, cancellations) and demand/supply relationships across multiple BOM levels
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and resolution of material shortages (e.g., lead time issues, allocation conflicts, planning parameter errors)
• Familiarity with finite/infinite capacity concepts, shop-floor scheduling, and aligning production priorities with master production schedules and customer delivery requirements
• Proven ability to analyze shortages, inventory levels, and manufacturing processes/requirements

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary 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.