Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company where you can make a difference in global security. As a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality components essential for mission success. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals dedicated to innovation. Enjoy the flexibility of full-time remote work while contributing to critical projects that protect our troops and enhance public safety. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee growth, this role is perfect for those ready to take their career to the next level.

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 related field.
• Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage open order reports and supplier issues effectively.
• Conduct quarterly supplier assessments and capacity planning.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Supplier Relationship Management

Capacity Planning

SAP Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MRP Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: R10177798

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America | Unknown, Virginia, 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, 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.

We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Cables & Connectors Category Management Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

Start your future with a new mission: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS). As a part of the NGMS Team you’ll join experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. Together we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. This position has exposure at the enterprise level and is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts on schedule to support our customers.

This role can be full-time remote, selected candidate must reside in EST (Eastern Standard Time zone).

What You'll get to do:

• Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management to include dock dates, need dates, contract dates, using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.

• Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, expediting.

• Create and maintain Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), and assist with Enterprise Strategic/Sourcing Agreements (LTPA/LTSA).

• Complete quarterly supplier assessments for critical and strategic suppliers (SAMS).

• Assist with long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end of-life management.

• Collect supplier rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements.

• Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements.

• Report status to affected programs.

• Develop relationships with suppliers personnel for quick response.

• Ability to travel to supplier sites periodically (10%).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or closely related field.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• US Citizenship.

Preferred qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Experience leading multiple teams at once.

• Experience coaching to implementing change with demonstrated results.

• Experience hosting executive level business/performance reviews.

• SAP proficiency.

• Cables & Connectors experience.

• Engineering or technical degree.

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: $82,900 - $124,300.

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.