Sr. Principal/ Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal/ Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join the Category Management team. You’ll enable procurement strategies, manage open orders, and drive supplier performance through reviews and analytics.

The position requires government contracting knowledge, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. 25% travel is anticipated, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of government contracting and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Enable Procurement Strategies for EEE Distribution Suppliers.
• Manage Open Order Reports and keep supplier status current.
• Lead supplier issue management, prioritization and expediting.
• Conduct quarterly supplier assessments and supplier business reviews.
• Develop supplier relationships and analyze lead times for critical items.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP MRP

MES

Advanced Excel skills

Data Analytics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Sr. Principal/ Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of diverse professionals in NGDS. Category Management. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Enable Procurement Strategies for EEE Distribution Suppliers
• Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management by working with suppliers to maintain accurate status of open orders through clear notes and date management in the system of record.
• Lead supplier issue management, prioritization and expediting via collaboration with impacted programs.
• Complete quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS) and run Supplier Business Reviews (SBR’s).
• Develop relationships with suppliers’ personnel to build better partnerships and explore strategies for a better future.
• Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts
• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements

Basic Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of relevant experience
• Will consider 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 3 year of relevant experience with Master’s
• Understanding of Government contracting and key business processes and have the ability to contribute to advanced strategy and planning throughout the business process
• Proficient with using Microsoft Excel or Word
• Proactive, self-directed and can take instruction and act
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U. S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of relevant experience
• Will consider 8 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 6 year of relevant experience with Master’s
• Understanding of Government contracting and key business processes and have the ability to contribute to advanced strategy and planning throughout the business process
• Proficient with using Microsoft Excel or Word
• Proactive, self-directed and can take instruction and act
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U. S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP MRP experience
• MES Proficiency
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Data Analytics

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.