Senior Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

EAP & Work/Life Solutions

PTO

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 4 to support critical missions in the missile defense sector. The role is 100% onsite at the Chandler, AZ facilities, with opportunities to influence cross-functional teams and drive efficient supply chain execution.

The candidate will lead long-range capacity planning, manage BOM-driven inventory, and develop procurement strategies while leveraging MS Office and Deltek Costpoint.

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 of experience.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree with HS diploma and 12+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
• Assess supply resources, prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials.
• Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination to ensure effective supply chain execution.
• Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line transitions.
• Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements to inform strategic decision-making.
• Plan and manage inventory levels based on BOM requirements, creating or reducing supply requirements as needed.
• Develop and execute critical procurement strategies by conducting in-depth lead time analyses and identifying critical paths.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate and refine supply chain workflows, addressing inefficiencies and mitigating risks.
• Create and release requisitions, review non-standard part requirements, and support new product scheduling while phasing out obsolete lines.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint Materials Module

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 4 to support critical missions in the missile defense sector. The role is 100% onsite at the Chandler, AZ facilities, with opportunities to influence cross-functional teams and drive efficient supply chain execution.

The candidate will lead long-range capacity planning, manage BOM-driven inventory, and develop procurement strategies while leveraging MS Office and Deltek Costpoint.