Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); Remote; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their innovative team. This role involves defining material strategies, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing supply chain requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, procurement, and negotiation, along with a passion for working collaboratively across teams. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this company offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future. If you are ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, 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 of experience in supply chain or business management.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing programs.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops material strategy and assesses supply resources.
• Plans inventory levels and analyzes supply/demand requirements.
• Negotiates and manages relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Negotiation

Cross-functional Team Leadership

SAP

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Management

Master’s in Business Management

Tools

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Defines and develops material strategy. Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products. Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management. Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements. Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements. Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments. Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs. Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed. Creates/releases requisitions. Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

The Category Management Planning Specialist will be supporting multiple programs with Foundries and Microelectronics Critical Suppliers across the Mission Systems Sector by aligning program needs and Sector Strategies.

+ Negotiates, manages, and foster strong relationships with suppliers

+ Defines and develops material strategy to align it to Sector and Program Strategy

+ Implements metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved

+ Works with cross-functional teams to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, support program needs

+ Responsible for the assessment of supply resources

+ Aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements

+ Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements.

+ Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.

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

+ Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements.

+ Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.

+ Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs.

+ Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed.

+ Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts.

+ Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

+ This position can be hired at a level 3 and be worked 100% remote or out of Baltimore, MD facility. Travel will be required 25% of the time.

**Basic Qualifications** **for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3** :

+ Bachelor’s and 5+ years of experience in supply chain or business management or Master’s and 3+ years of experience in supply chain or business management

+ Experience on Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, Operations, and/or related experience

+ Experience in SAP (or related)

+ Experience working with a cross-functional team

+ Work both independently and in a team environment; experience leading cross-functional teams

+ Experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, financials, and/or services

+ Experience negotiating with suppliers

+ Experience in presenting and addressing matters/solutions with Senior Leadership and customers

+ Ability to travel 20% of the time

+ Proficiency in MS Office suite

+ Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

+ U.S. Citizenship

**Preferred Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3:**

+ ASCM/APICS Supply Chain Certification

+ Six Sigma or Lean certifications

+ PMP trained or certified

+ Manufacturing experience

+ Possesses current DOD Secret Clearance

**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. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

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: $82,900.00 - $130,600.00

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.