Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3/4 for our McLean, VA location. You will ensure materials are available for production, manage MRP-driven plans, and collaborate across Sourcing, Procurement, and Program Management to optimize supply chain performance.

The role requires ERP experience (Costpoint or similar), strong Excel/Access skills, and aerospace supply chain background. This is a full-time, on-site position with no relocation assistance and no FT remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Proven Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
• Strong experience with data analysis/management tools such as, MS Excel and/or MS Access
• Experience with MS Office Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Aerospace Supply Chain Experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time.
• Review on-hand vs. required material; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan where materials should be sent.
• Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes.
• Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs.
• Work with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements.
• Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time‑critical purchases, and work with suppliers to deliver on time and at the right quality.
• Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact.
• Support evaluation of Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements to build required inventory levels and use BOMs to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.
• Participate 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Costpoint

MRP system

Job description

Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3/4

Aug 31, 2026

$94,200 - $176,300/year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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.

As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3 or Level 4 located in McLean, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. No relocation will be provided. FT remote work is not available.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time.

Review on-hand vs. required material; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan where materials should be sent.

Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes.

Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs.

Work with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements.

Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time‑critical purchases, and work with suppliers to deliver on time and at the right quality.

Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact.

Support evaluation of Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements to build required inventory levels and use BOMs to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.

Participate 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

Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Proven Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system.

Strong experience with data analysis/management tools such as, MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Experience with MS Office Outlook, and PowerPoint

Aerospace Supply Chain Experience

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of related professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Proven Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system.

Strong experience with data analysis/management tools such as, MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Experience with MS Office Outlook, and PowerPoint

Aerospace Supply Chain Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Space Supply Chain experience

Experience with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) System

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. specializes in delivering advanced technologies and solutions in defense and aerospace, enhancing mission capabilities for customers worldwide.

Company size 2–10 employees

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Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Reston, Virginia

12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia 20190, US