Strategic Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Planner

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 to join our IBCS Program Hardware Engineering team. You will work onsite to define material strategy, engage suppliers and support Agile project goals on military defense systems.

The role requires SAP or similar ERP experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to analyze data to optimize sourcing, procurement timing and cost. Overtime and occasional travel may be required; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years related experience; or Bachelor's with 2+ years; or Master's with 1 year.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategy.
• Coordinate with Huntsville Hardware Engineering on hardware selection and RFQ/RFI/RFP.
• Review requirements for standard/non-standard parts and analyze lead times.
• Participate in Agile teams to drive CR updates to TDP.
• Engage in make/buy, capacity and resource planning.
• Analyze MRPs and supplier proposals to place purchase orders.

Skills

ERP experience

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED with 6+ years related experience; or Bachelor's 2+ years; or Master's 1 year

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 to join our IBCS Program Hardware Engineering team. You will work onsite to define material strategy, engage suppliers and support Agile project goals on military defense systems.

The role requires SAP or similar ERP experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to analyze data to optimize sourcing, procurement timing and cost. Overtime and occasional travel may be required; relocation not provided.