Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Baltimore, MD

VetJobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join the Tactical Fighters Business Unit in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on on-time material management, cost forecasting, and program risk mitigation within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Required are 5+ years in supply chain or 3+ with a master's, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience with CAM/EVM and SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management; or a master's with 3+ years; or a high school diploma with 9+ years in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.
• Manage material budget for contract requirements; support baselining/EVMS.
• Forecast material cost/performance for assigned programs; support CAM activities.
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities related to material requirements.
• Monitor lead times and critical path procurements; address supplier capacity issues.
• Support development of supply chain strategy including supplier risk management.
• Liaison with buyers, planners, subcontract admins, scheduling, customers and suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Program management

Contract administration

Earned Value Management

CAM

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain Management

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain Management

High school diploma / GED with 9+ years experience

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Fighters Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector supporting the ATP Production and Punching Dragons Programs.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is a motivated self-starter in Baltimore, MD.

Roles And Responsibilities Include

• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.
• Manage material budget for contract requirements. Supporting baselining/EVMS requirements.
• Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
• Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
• Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.
• Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
• Support Program proposal activities (BOE’s creation, CBOM review, etc)
• Support development of supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources.
• Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
• Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ; or a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management in; A high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management

US Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services

SAP experience

Experience with MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, DFAR and ITAR

Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable

Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements

Negotiation experience

CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles certified

Active Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range

$89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.

City

Baltimore

State

Maryland