Senior Aerospace Supply Chain Planner – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Sr Supply Chain Planning Specialist in California (El Segundo/Palmdale/San Diego) to define material strategy, forecast demand, and coordinate cross-functional plans.

The role requires a Secret clearance and extensive experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics. Responsibilities include leading long-range capacity planning, monitoring BOM-based inventory, and driving cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with engineering, supplier quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years in supply chain/logistics.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or highly regulated environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define material strategy and assess supply chain resources.
• Forecast and schedule delivery; manage make/buy and ramp-up activities.
• Monitor inventory against BOM requirements and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with supplier quality, engineering, and production teams.
• Communicate impacts of material shortages and support expedited requirements.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics or relevant field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Sr Supply Chain Planning Specialist in California (El Segundo/Palmdale/San Diego) to define material strategy, forecast demand, and coordinate cross-functional plans.

The role requires a Secret clearance and extensive experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics. Responsibilities include leading long-range capacity planning, monitoring BOM-based inventory, and driving cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with engineering, supplier quality, and