Supply Chain Planning Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10168194

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, 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

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Tactical Fighters Business Unit.

This can be filled as a Band 2 or Band 3 position and will be in Linthicum, MD. This role is hybrid with a requirement to come into the office as needed.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

• Defines and develops material strategy

• Candidates must be able to make sound decisions on time, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by the regulated industry

• 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 purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools and NON-MRP tools

• Works with MRP and Buyer teams to release purchase requisitions and place purchase orders on time

• Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements

• Responsible for supply chain metrics: on-time PR release, on-time supplier delivery, PO placement, updating expected delivery dates

• Ensures consistent material finance reporting on program material

• Responsible for providing monthly Current Material Estimates (CME's)

Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2:

• Bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of supply chain, material planning, general business, finance, or closely related experience; OR a master’s degree with 1 year of supply chain, material planning, general business, finance, or closely related experience

• Experience working alongside MRP and Buyer teams to release purchase requisitions and place purchase orders on time

• U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

• Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SAP

• Ability to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversight

• Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate success in managing complex problems and driving solutions related to program execution

Preferred Qualifications for Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Financial Planning

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and program management

• SAP experience

• Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced environment

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 or more years of supply chain, general business, finance, or sales experience; OR a master’s degree with 4+ years of supply chain, general business, finance, or sales experience

• Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversight

• Demonstrate success in managing complex problems and driving solutions related to program execution

• U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

• Proficiency Microsoft Office Programs and SAP (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) and SAP

• CAM experience

• Experience managing suppliers through the following: cost/schedule/quality

Preferred Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Financial Planning

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and program management

• SAP experience

• Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: $68,800 - $103,200

Salary Range 2: $84,600 - $127,000

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.