Senior Principal Supply Chain Planner - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to lead material requirements, cost accounting, and supplier management on a designated program in Elkton, MD.

The role emphasizes safety and Lean/PES/Six Sigma integration within planning and execution, supporting profitable program outcomes. The position offers opportunities to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and advance program milestones, with travel up to 10% and relocation assistance if

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience; Bachelor with 5 years or Master with 3 years acceptable.
• 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP, financial systems, FAR/ITAR.
• Demonstrated leadership experience; CAM experience.
• Security clearance ability (US Citizenship) required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between program and Supply Chain; represent Supply Chain in PMRs and briefings; identify and mitigate material-related program risks.
• Prepare and execute Material Program Plans; support BOM completion; manage line of balance and supplier deliveries; own program materials through acceptance.
• Develop supply chain strategy; supplier development; risk management; performance management (scorecards, reviews).
• Forecast monthly material sales; support billing and ETC processes; provide SME input for month-end material forecast and ETC deliverables.

Skills

Program leadership

Supply chain planning

MRP/ERP systems

Earned Value Management

Control Account Manager

Education

Engineering/Business/Finance/SCM degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to lead material requirements, cost accounting, and supplier management on a designated program in Elkton, MD.

The role emphasizes safety and Lean/PES/Six Sigma integration within planning and execution, supporting profitable program outcomes. The position offers opportunities to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and advance program milestones, with travel up to 10% and relocation assistance if