Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2/3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist level 2/3 to support on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work opportunities will be available for this position.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will have program responsibility to manage subcontracts, materials and services, lead the IPT, and direct functional organizations to meet cost, schedule and quality goals while managing risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field
• Master's degree with 0+ years of experience
• 6 Years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
• 9 Years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system; MS Office (Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) required; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Convey to the Program Manager and IPT a full understanding of materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plan.
• Lead the IPT and direct functional orgs to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality).
• Ensure program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives are met by directing activities of IPT members, Procurement Team and external suppliers.
• Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies.
• Manage the Make/Buy process and material risks and obsolescence.
• Track and communicate performance against program financial objectives.
• Identify and communicate deficiencies and deviations from plan and manage corrective actions.
• Represent SCM to customers, Program Management and NG Management; support audits.
• Manage material-related proposal activity including line-loss and quotation requests.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance.
• Promote safety and lean methods in program planning and implementation.

Skills

Supply chain planning

IPT leadership

Risk management

Cost control

Lean Six Sigma

Government contracting knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master's degree

Experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Costpoint

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist level 2/3 to support on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position will be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work opportunities will be available for this position.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will have complete program responsibility and authority to manage all program subcontracts, materials and services. The successful candidate will manage the definition of program outsourcing requirements and will lead the integrated program team (IPT) and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing and communicating material risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Convey to the Program Manager and IPT a full understanding of the materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plan.
• Lead the IPT and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing material risks and opportunities.
• Ensure program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives are met by managing and directing the activities of IPT members, the Procurement Team and external suppliers and customers.
• Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies.
• Manage the Make/Buy process
• Manage material risks and obsolescence
• Track and communicate performance against program financial objectives (budget performance, sales and EBIT)
• Identify and promptly communicate all deficiencies and deviations from plan and assure and manage actions required to correct them.
• Represent Supply Chain Management to Customers, Program Management and NG Management
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage material-related proposal activity including line-loss and quotation requests.
• Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance.
• Promote a focus on safety and utilize Lean, PES or Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation to emphasize continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

Level 2:

• a bachelor's degree with at least 2+ years' experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field;
• a masters degree with 0+ years of experience;
• 6 Years of direct experience with be consider in lieu of a degree.

Level 3:

• a bachelor's degree with at least 5+ years' experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field;
• a masters degree with 3+ years of experience;
• 9 Years of direct experience with be consider in lieu of a degree.

Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of production, material control and financial procedures and systems (such as Proposal, Line of Balance, EAC, and Sales Forecasting)
• Two (2) or more years directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or related discipline with some degree of leadership experience
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance
• Some travel may be required

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.