Strategic Manufacturing & Supply Chain Lead

Northrop Grumman

Elkridge (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal and Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst in Elkridge, MD to manage end-to-end production planning, materials, and supplier collaboration within a depot-focused environment.

The role requires a strong background in MRP/ERP, SAP metrics, and data analysis, with leadership capabilities and U.S. citizenship. Candidates should be prepared to operate within a tight schedule while maintaining security clearances.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher in Manufacturing/related field with relevant experience.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems and data analysis in MS Excel.
  • APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and drive the timely flow of product through Manufacturing to meet delivery requirements.
  • Manage schedule status and visibility of hardware from kit conversion to delivery.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, MRP, manufacturing, and program/ops management to meet metrics.
  • Analyze SAP/MRP data, aging orders, shortages, and material flow to resolve issues.
  • Determine stock availability and procure non-standard parts; create acquisition requests.
  • Review depletion analyses for spare/repair parts and equipment positioning.
  • Monitor asset locations and customer inventories including Government Furnished Equipment.
  • Support DOD and commercial customers in a depot environment.
  • Support cross-functional Production/Sustainment processes and teams.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience
Excel data analysis
Leadership
Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/related field
Master's degree in Manufacturing/related field
APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

Tools

SAP
GOLD
ISE
Cadstar

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal and Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst in Elkridge, MD to manage end-to-end production planning, materials, and supplier collaboration within a depot-focused environment.

The role requires a strong background in MRP/ERP, SAP metrics, and data analysis, with leadership capabilities and U.S. citizenship. Candidates should be prepared to operate within a tight schedule while maintaining security clearances.

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