Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst to support the Distribution Systems division (MUX TACAIR). The role focuses on on-time releases, cost forecasting, and CAM responsibilities across program teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field with 3–5+ years of supply chain/business management experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Basic: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in supply chain or Master’s with 3+ years of related experience.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Location: Linthicum, Maryland; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-time requirement releases, PO placements, and delivery dates to support program schedule.
• Oversee material budgets for contracts and support baseline/EVMS requirements.
• Forecast material cost/performance and report accurately for assigned programs.
• Serve as CAM to support PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities.
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities related to material needs.
• Analyze material lead times and identify critical path procurements.
• Monitor supplier capacity and production issues; take corrective actions.
• Support proposal activities, including BOE creation and CBOM reviews.
• Develop supply chain strategies including supplier development and risk management.
• Coordinate activities across buyers, planners, subcontract admins, schedulers, customers and suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking a qualified and motivated professional for the role of Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst supporting the Distribution Systems division - MUX TACAIR, with experiences in supply chain management and/or related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing). This position is located in Linthicum, Maryland.

The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst responsibilities will encompass:

• Management of on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule
• Management of material budgets for contract requirements. Supporting baseline/EVMS requirements
• Accurate reporting and forecasting of material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
• Execution of duties as CAM to support program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
• Identification and management of program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements
• Analysis of material lead times and identification critical path procurements
• Monitoring and addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues
• Supporting program proposal activities (BOE's creation, CBOM review)
• Supporting the development of supply chain strategies – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources
• Coordination of program activities between various supply chain management functions including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers.

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Basic Qualifications Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of supply chain and/or business management experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of supply chain and/or business management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shop order launch experience
• Development/IRAD/CRAD program execution experience
• Software procurement experience
• Experience with ZRPIs, BOEs, and QUEST runs
• Non-MRP procurement experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with proposals
• Material CAM experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain