Secret-Clearance Aerospace Supply Chain Planner

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist (or Supply Chain Planning Specialist) to join our Palmdale, CA team. This in-office role focuses on material strategy, demand planning, and forecasting to support aerospace manufacturing initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a degree with supply chain experience and solid proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP. Clearance requirements apply, with related program access prerequisites and a strong emphasis on cross-functional

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree; OR in lieu of degree a High School Diploma with 4 years experience in supply chain management, demand requirements, MES and SAP data management in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive in the dark.
• Must possess and maintain an active, in-scope Secret US Government Security Clearance. Final clearance required to start.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from date of submission; this is a condition of employment. Program access required to start.

Responsibilities

• Defines and develops material strategy.
• Responsible for the assessment of supply chain resources; aggregates and prioritises demand requirements.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes material forecasting and delivery schedule.
• 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.
• Lead affordability, cost savings, and/or process improvement strategies.
• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
• Monitors inventory levels based on dependent and independent BOM 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.
• Supports manufacturing production line, providing planned and unplanned requirements in an expedited manner.
• Collaborate cross functionally with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production and other support functions.
• Prioritize and communicate impacts of current and potential material shortages.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist (or Supply Chain Planning Specialist) to join our Palmdale, CA team. This in-office role focuses on material strategy, demand planning, and forecasting to support aerospace manufacturing initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a degree with supply chain experience and solid proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP. Clearance requirements apply, with related program access prerequisites and a strong emphasis on cross-functional