Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Principal to drive strategic international sourcing with Australian partners. This hybrid role requires onsite 2 days weekly and willingness to travel domestically and abroad.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage supplier assessments, and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen program execution. This position offers growth in a global defense program with extensive collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in Procurement/Subcontracts/Supply Chain or 6+ years without a degree.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including Australia.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives with Australian vendors.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts and Global Supply Chain.
• Build relationships with Australian suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and sourcing strategies.
• Analyze risks and implement mitigation for supply chain resilience.
• Prepare executive briefings and metrics on program status.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings and drive action items.
• Support supplier identification, qualification, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and export controls.

Skills

Travel domestically & internationally

Ability to obtain and maintain a secur

United States citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Australia Global Supply Chain Program

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Australia Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support strategic international supply chain initiatives across the enterprise. This role will partner with internal program teams and Australian industry to identify, develop, and integrate supplier capabilities that strengthen supply chain resiliency and support critical defense programs.

This position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence 2 days a week in a Northrop Grumman office to include Baltimore/Linthicum, MD, Salt Lake City, UT, Rolling Meadows, IL, San Diego, San Jose or Redondo Beach, CA, or Irving TX. Domestic and international travel, including travel to Australia, will be required.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic supply chain partner responsible for identifying opportunities to incorporate Australian industrial capabilities across Northrop Grumman programs while mitigating supply chain risk. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage directly with suppliers and stakeholders, and develop strategies that strengthen the company’s international supply chain network.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that integrate Australian industry into Northrop Grumman programs.

• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Business Management, Global Supply Chain, International Trade Compliance and other functional organizations to identify supplier opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Australian suppliers, industry partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Evaluate supplier capabilities and recommend sourcing strategies that support business objectives and program execution.

• Analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies that improve supplier resiliency and long-term program success.

• Support supplier identification, qualification, and engagement activities for domestic and international opportunities.

• Prepare executive-level briefings, metrics, reports, and presentations that communicate program status, supplier engagement activities, and strategic recommendations.

• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, facilitate discussions, and drive action items to completion.

• Support proposal efforts, supplier negotiations, contractual documentation, and post-award supplier management activities.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, export regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Represent Northrop Grumman during supplier meetings, industry events, and customer engagements, both domestically and internationally.

• Independently manage multiple complex priorities while operating effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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This position can be hired at either a Supply Chain Planning Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Basic Qualifications for level 2:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, Supply Chain, or Business-related field. Or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, or Supply Chain or Business-related field.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to Australia.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• United States citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international suppliers, international procurement activities, or global supply chain initiatives.

• Experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry or another highly regulated industry.

• Experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements to procurement or subcontracting activities.

• Experience using SAP or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage procurement, supplier, or supply chain data.

• Experience conducting supplier capability assessments, evaluating potential suppliers, or developing sourcing recommendations.

• Experience identifying supply chain risks and documenting mitigation strategies related to supplier performance, cost, schedule, or delivery.

• Experience supporting proposal development, supplier negotiations, or contract administration activities.

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), international defense programs, or export-controlled procurement activities.

• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functional organizations to support supplier or program objectives.

• Experience developing executive-level presentations, supplier performance dashboards, or program metrics using Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint.

• Experience managing three or more concurrent procurement actions, supplier initiatives, or program deliverables.

• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for the level 3 (Principal)

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, Supply Chain, or Business-related field. Or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, or Supply Chain or Business-related field.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to Australia.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• United States citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international suppliers, international procurement activities, or global supply chain initiatives.

• Experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry or another highly regulated industry.

• Experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements to procurement or subcontracting activities.

• Experience using SAP or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage procurement, supplier, or supply chain data.

• Experience conducting supplier capability assessments, evaluating potential suppliers, or developing sourcing recommendations.

• Experience identifying supply chain risks and documenting mitigation strategies related to supplier performance, cost, schedule, or delivery.

• Experience supporting proposal development, supplier negotiations, or contract administration activities.

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), international defense programs, or export-controlled procurement activities.

• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functional organizations to support supplier or program objectives.

• Experience developing executive-level presentations, supplier performance dashboards, or program metrics using Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint.

• Experience managing three or more concurrent procurement actions, supplier initiatives, or program deliverables.

• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $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. 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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain