Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves defining material strategies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with various stakeholders to forecast material costs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supply chain management and experience with SAP. This position offers the opportunity to impact revolutionary systems while working in a culture that values intellectual curiosity and diversity. If you are ready to take on challenges and contribute to significant advancements, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years in supply chain.
• Experience in SAP and supplier management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategy and report on program material.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve lead time and delivery issues.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Business Management

Supplier Management

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183496

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America | Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | San Diego, California, United States of America | Apopka, Florida, United States of America | Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America | Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America | Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America | Buffalo, New York, United States of America | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position has a preferred work location in the Sunnyvale, CA facility but would also consider other NGMS facilities.

Job functions may include but are not limited to:

• Defines and develops material strategy

• Ensures consistent Material Finance reporting on program material

• Responsible for working with other planners, buyers, quality, engineers, and program representatives to forecast material costs

• Interfaces with suppliers regarding inventory levels, working capital, and other contractual requirements as needed

• Communicates with suppliers for lead times and delivery times, actively resolving issues

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements

• Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements

• Responsible for creating a material baseline and working with Business Management to meet monthly Earned Value Requirements

• Produces and publishes monthly material receipts forecasts

• Responsible for the assessment of supply resources and prioritizing demand requirements

• Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of supply chain and/or business management experience, or a master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Experience in SAP

• Experience with supplier management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Earned Value Management

• Experience with Return to Green Plans

• The ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

• Experience with Forecasting and Variance Analysis

Salary Range: $78,700 - $136,800

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.