Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long term incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist for the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on on-time material release, budget management, and EVMS reporting, with cross-functional coordination across buyers, planners, and suppliers.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) with 3+ years in supply chain/finance, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3+ years of supply chain/finance/business management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or program execution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-time release of requirements, PO placements, and delivery dates to support program schedule.
• Forecast material cost/performance and monitor material budgets for contract requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and supplier capacity to address production issues.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Program execution

Finance / business management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Specialist supporting the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit – GATOR Production Team, 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 Baltimore, Maryland.The Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist responsibilities will encompass:Management of on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program scheduleManagement of material budgets for contract requirements. Supporting baseline/EVMS requirementsAccurate reporting and forecasting of material cost/performance of assigned program(s)Execution of duties as CAM to support program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activitiesIdentification and management of program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirementsAnalysis of material lead times and identification critical path procurementsMonitoring and addressing supplier capacity and/or production issuesSupporting program proposal activities (BOE’s creation, CBOM review, etc)Supporting the development of supply chain strategies – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sourcesCoordination of program activities between various supply chain management functions including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc #MPR#GSCCMPBasic Qualifications Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of supply chain, finance, and/or business management experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of supply chain, finance, and/or business management experience.Experience in a manufacturing environmentProgram execution experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearanceUS CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications:Shop order launch experienceDevelopment/IRAD/CRAD program execution experienceSoftware procurement experienceExperience with ZRPIs, BOEs, and QUEST runsNon-MRP procurement experienceActive Secret Security ClearanceExperience with proposalsMaterial CAM experience.Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00The 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.