Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at the Dulles, VA location. Remote work is not available, and the role can be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 based on experience.

Responsibilities include supporting procurement teams, tracking PO delivery, and leading regular supplier meetings to ensure program visibility and milestone tracking. Strong Deltek Costpoint and ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience or Master’s with 1 year.
• Experience substituting 4+ years for degree.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint software.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement commodity teams with supply chain tasks.
• Interface with suppliers for PO delivery status and weekly open order reports.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly status meetings with suppliers and Global Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with Buyer, Programs, and other orgs.
• Plan schedules and arrange activities to achieve objectives.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SAP ERP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description

Job Description

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

Role and Impact

As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 2 or 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located at the Dulles, VA, location. Remote work is not available.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for supporting Procurement commodity teams with various supply chain related tasks.
• Interface with Suppliers for Purchase Order delivery status and oversight that includes but is not limited to, sending Weekly Open Order Report to Suppliers, maintaining current Purchase Order delivery dates, providing status to other functions for Program visibility, request and track part milestone schedule and closeout any administrative Purchase Order actions.
• Conduct and lead Weekly/Bi-Weekly status meetings with Suppliers and other Global Supply Chain functions.
• Interface and collaborate with Buyer, Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.
• Ability to plan schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.

Levels

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 1 year of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of using Deltek Costpoint software.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Level 2

• Previous experience managing suppliers.
• Experience within the Aerospace or Aviation industry.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of using Deltek Costpoint software.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Level 3

• Previous experience managing suppliers.
• Experience within the Aerospace or Aviation industry.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

Benefits

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.

Application

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company

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.