Strategic Supply Chain Planner – EVMS & Materials

0895 DS - MP - Elkton

United States

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 5) to support on-site at our Elkton, Maryland location. The role leads material planning, supplier management, and EVMS-driven reporting to ensure 100% material availability.

The position requires strong leadership, project management, and deep knowledge of CAM/EVM, MRP/ERP, and FAR/ITAR. On-site work supports a wide range of government and commercial customers with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

This position emphasizes skills and experience.
Candidates will be evaluated based on one of the following criteria: a high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 16 plus years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with at least 10 years of experience or 8 plus years with a PhD 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
Strong knowledge of CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
Oversee all Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and maintain link between various Supply Chain functions including Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics and Production Control.
Identify and mitigate program risks as they pertain to material requirements.
Oversee material program planning and execution through applicable phases to support prime program requirements: concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, retirement, etc.
Material Management: Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategy.
Support completion of the bill of material including product and part definition, scrap and yield analysis, and order policies.
Maintain program line of balance and ensure supplier deliveries are aligned with production schedule.
Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence, ensuring 100% material availability.
Responsible for program materials through acceptance.
Supplier Management: Develop supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources, safety stocks, and buffer stocks.
Support vendor assessments for operational effectiveness.
Implement Supplier Performance Management Practices including Business Management Reviews, Scorecard Reviews, Supplier Surveys and Operational Assessments as appropriate.
Materials Finance: Develop and maintain the monthly sales forecasts for selected programs.
Provide weekly status for forecasted sales for materials.
Assist with billing/invoice issues which are delaying invoices from being processed on time.
Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecast and ETC on select programs.
Act in an SME role on the development and maintenance of month end material forecast and ETC finance deliverables.
Provide Sales & Ops Materials Watch list input and compare to program forecasts.
Identify any risks and opportunities.
Act as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and lead Earn Value Management System (EVMS)-driven activities for material reporting.