Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their dynamic team in Palmdale, CA. This role involves defining material strategies, executing delivery schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have a strong analytical mindset, along with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supply chain management, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of technology and defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience in Supply Chain or related fields.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to maintain special program access.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategy and execute delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with various departments to meet manufacturing schedules.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Supplier Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

4 years of related work experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Requisition ID: R10188717

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America | El Segundo, California, United States of America | Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located onsite in Palmdale, CA.

This position can also be based out of our El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL locations.

Essential Functions:

• Defines and develops material strategy.

• Responsible for the assessment of supply chain resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements.

• Develops, coordinates, and executes material forecasting and delivery schedule.

• Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line management.

• Lead affordability, cost savings, and/or process improvement strategies.

• Collaborates with Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to develop solutions to a variety of challenges to meet manufacturing and testing schedules.

• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.

• Monitors inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.

• Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.

• Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs.

• Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital, and other areas as needed.

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

• Works with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery at required quality levels for critical component material.

• Prioritize and communicate impacts of current and potential material shortages.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Logistics, Planning, or Project Management. An additional 4 years of related work experience may be considered in place of degree.

• A current and active DoD Secret Clearance that has been investigated in the last 5 years.

• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• Knowledge of SAP or other similar ERP/MRP system and experience with data sets including analyzing large data sets.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to travel at least 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Special Program Access.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with supplier management.

• Experienced communicator with ability to present information in an organized and effective manner.

Salary Range: $63,800 - $110,900

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.