Senior Principal Supply Chain Planner - Defense/Aerospace

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Utah (Magna, Clearfield or Promontory) seeks a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 4 to define material strategies, assess resources, and lead cross-functional teams delivering mission-critical supplies.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 8+ years (or a master’s with 6+ years), strong analytical skills, expertise in MS Excel and Deltek Costpoint Materials Module, and the ability to drive long-term planning, inventory, and program execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams with cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical mindset with data interpretation and actionable insights.
• Experience with MS Excel and Deltek Costpoint Materials Module.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
• Assess supply resources, prioritize demand, and plan inventory and distribution.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure effective supply chain execution.
• Plan long-term capacity, product phase-in/out, and ramp-up.
• Analyze complex supply/demand data to inform decisions.
• Manage BOM-based inventory planning and lead time analyses.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

MS Excel

Deltek Costpoint Materials Module

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Utah (Magna, Clearfield or Promontory) seeks a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 4 to define material strategies, assess resources, and lead cross-functional teams delivering mission-critical supplies.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 8+ years (or a master’s with 6+ years), strong analytical skills, expertise in MS Excel and Deltek Costpoint Materials Module, and the ability to drive long-term planning, inventory, and program execution in a