Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Mechanical Category Management Supplier Lead, where your expertise in supply chain operations and mechanical engineering will drive innovative solutions. This role offers the chance to collaborate with suppliers, manage performance, and facilitate technical reviews, all while contributing to groundbreaking projects that impact lives globally. With a commitment to employee growth, this forward-thinking organization provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. If you're a self-starter with strong organizational skills and a passion for teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply chain operations or mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier management tasks and facilitate meetings.
• Discuss performance issues and manage supplier accountability.
• Support sourcing direction and risk mitigation for key suppliers.

Skills

Supply Chain Operations

Business Management

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

SAP

PLM

Mechanical Fabrication Methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SAP

PLM

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176192

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Unknown City, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position

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

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% 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.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to join the Mechanical Category Management (MCM) Team in the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Global Supply Chain (GSC) Organization. This MCM Supplier Lead Position is supplier facing focused and shall have responsibilities to coordinate and execute on supplier management tasks within the larger category team. Candidate shall have responsibility to organize activities, status and report on various supplier related tasks. This role will require periodic travel to support supplier visits and meetings with their ownership/leadership for the benefit of the category and programs.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Provide status and discuss emerging issues with program supply chain personnel. Provide milestone plans as necessary
• Socialize performance Scorecards with suppliers. Discuss trends and Return to Green (RTG) plans with suppliers
• Socialize new upcoming programs and forecasts with suppliers
• Promote supplier capital investment based on forecast opportunity
• Responsible to facilitate Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews between Northrop Grumman Engineering and supplier
• Serve as Program Liaison to supply base. Investigate and resolve issues regarding open purchase orders
• Facilitate meetings with supplier, technical community and programs
• Facilitate supplier requests for drawing action
• Ensure supplier accountability (reservation of rights letters, etc.) when required
• Support sourcing direction (Capacity assessment, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) metrics and issues, Risk & Opportunity)
• Responsible for generation and upkeep of Supplier Management Plans and risk mitigation issues for key suppliers

Basic Qualification for MCM Supplier Lead:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain operations, business management and/or mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering; Master’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in supply chain operations, business management and/or mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications for MCM Supplier Lead:

• Prior roles that are relevant to the supply chain, business management, mechanical procurement, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing
• History with external supply base
• Successful candidate shall be a self-starter and able to set priorities and multi-task assignments.
• Must have resident skills to effectively communicate and have superior organization skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a success-oriented team and collaborate within the Global Supply Chain (GSC), Program and other stakeholder teams.
• Knowledge related processes and tools affiliated with function (SAP, PLM) and Microsoft suite.
• Should have familiarity with mechanical fabrication methods and hardware product development
• Experience with Vacuum Braze and Additive Manufacturing processes is a plus

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $80,600 - $127,000

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.