Onsite Supply Chain Planner – Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

EAP & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Level 2 or Level 3 to define material strategies, assess resources, and plan inventory for raw materials, distribution, and manufacturing ramp-up.

The role leads cross-functional teams, develops procurement strategies, and applies advanced analytics to optimize supply chain workflows. Onsite position with travel up to 25%, offering competitive benefits and a strong focus on defense and aerospace missions.

Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in the same areas.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in the same areas.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requiring High School education and 6+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering collaboration and accountability in achieving operational goals.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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, guidance, and coordination to ensure effective supply chain execution.
• Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line transitions.
• Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements to inform strategic decision-making.
• Plan and manage inventory levels based on BOM requirements, creating or reducing supply requirements as needed.
• Develop and execute critical procurement strategies by conducting in-depth lead time analyses and identifying critical paths.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate and refine supply chain workflows, addressing inefficiencies and mitigating risks.
• Create and release requisitions, review non-standard part requirements, and support new product scheduling while phasing out obsolete lines.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields

Master’s degree in same fields

Tools

MS Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Level 2 or Level 3 to define material strategies, assess resources, and plan inventory for raw materials, distribution, and manufacturing ramp-up.

The role leads cross-functional teams, develops procurement strategies, and applies advanced analytics to optimize supply chain workflows. Onsite position with travel up to 25%, offering competitive benefits and a strong focus on defense and aerospace missions.