Senior Principal Supply Chain Planner - Program & Materials

Northrop Grumman; Florida; On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to lead material requirements, supplier management, and program planning across the lifecycle.

You will coordinate buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, and production teams to ensure alignment with schedules. This role emphasizes Lean/PES/Six Sigma, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of experience preferred; 7 years with a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years with a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, ITAR.
• Ability to acquire a Security Clearance requiring US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Liaise for assigned program and supply chain management function with buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers, and suppliers.
• Represent Northrop Grumman in PMRs and leadership briefings.
• Oversee all supply chain management activities to meet program requirements and coordinate with Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics and Production Control.
• Identify and mitigate program risks related to material requirements and obsolescence.
• Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategy; maintain BOM and order policies.
• Maintain program line of balance and align supplier deliveries with the production schedule.

Skills

Project leadership

Supply chain mgmt

MRP/ERP knowledge

Risk management

Cross-functional liaison

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Business/Finance/Supply Chain)

Master’s degree (Engineering/Business/Finance/Supply Chain)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to lead material requirements, supplier management, and program planning across the lifecycle.

You will coordinate buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, and production teams to ensure alignment with schedules. This role emphasizes Lean/PES/Six Sigma, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery.