Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3 OR 4

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 77,000 - 116,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Mississippi seeks a Principal/Senior Supply Chain Planning Specialist to define material strategy and manage demand, inventory and capacity. Flexible to Level 3 or 4 based on qualifications.

The role requires planning/scheduling and ERP/MRP experience, with active Secret clearance. Primary salary range $77,000–$115,600 and a secondary range $96,200–$144,200, with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; 5 years of supply chain, material planning or related experience (Level 3)
  • Master's degree with 3 years of related experience; or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
  • Level 4 requires 8 years (or 6 with master's; 4 with PhD) in supply chain or related fields
  • Active U.S. Secret clearance or eligibility for SAP clearance; background checks within 6 years

Responsibilities

  • Define and develop material strategy and assess supply resources.
  • Plan inventory, distribution, production and capacity for products.
  • Participate in make/buy decisions and long-term capacity planning.
  • Analyze supply/demand with MRP tools and equity with BOMs.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling Experience
Production Control Experience
ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD
High School Diploma/GED with 9 years experience

Tools

SAP
MES
Power BI
Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to provide support to our team in our Iuka, Mississippi location. Defines and develops material strategy. Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products.

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

Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing 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. Creates/releases requisitions.

Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3): A bachelor degree from an accredited university and 5 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience; or a master's degree and 3 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience, or a PhD with 1 year of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an Active U.S Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation. Must have the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Planning/Scheduling Experience
  • Production Control Experience
  • ERP/MRP experience
Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 4):
  • A bachelor degree from an accredited university and 8 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience; or a master's degree and 6 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience, or a PhD with 4 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an Active U.S Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation. Must have the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Ability to obtain special program access
  • Planning/Scheduling Experience
  • Production Control Experience
  • ERP/MRP experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Special Program Access Material planning experience
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with SAP/MES
  • Power Bi or Tableau experience
What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401K matching program!

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00 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.

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