Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, where your expertise in supply chain management will drive success. In this dynamic role, you will support program teams by evaluating material needs, coordinating requirements, and addressing supplier issues. Your strong communication skills and leadership abilities will shine as you navigate the complexities of supply chain operations in the aerospace and defense sectors. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master's with 1 year in supply chain or business management.
• Experience as a planner in a manufacturing environment and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support program team in evaluating material and equipment requirements.
• Plan and coordinate program requirements and monitor material inventory.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Logistics

Financial Planning

Contracts Administration

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: R10184742

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

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

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman is seeking skilled and motivated professionals for the role of Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experience in supply chain management and related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing).

What you'll get to do:

• Providing support to the program team to evaluate material and equipment requirements throughout the life of the program.

• Understanding the breadth of the supply chain management scope (including materials management, procurement, subcontracts, material finance, and supplier relationship management).

• Planning and coordinating program requirements.

• Monitoring and establishing material inventory.

• Addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues.

• Evaluating suppliers and noting key performance indicators.

• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exhibiting leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

• Making sound decisions on time, displaying strong interpersonal skills, and having an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by the regulated industry.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; master’s degree with 1 year of experience in supply chain, program management, and/or business management experience.

• Experience as a planner in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in forecasting.

• Experience with Supply Chain planning management and/or project management.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in supply chain or business management.

• Experience with Government procurement processes and regulations; FAR/DFAR.

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems and practices.

• Experience as a planner working on Aerospace and Defense programs.

• Demonstrated experience in large electronics production programs.

• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

• Procurement experience.

Salary Range: $70,600 - $105,800

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.