Supply Chain Planning Specialist (SkillBridge)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to enhance production efficiency in Elkton, Maryland. This pivotal role involves overseeing production processes, managing material requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of custom-engineered products. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a background in supply chain management, with a focus on continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to meeting customer demands while adhering to regulatory standards. This opportunity not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 years of experience or a bachelor's with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify raw material requirements from engineering specifications and schedules.
• Generate and track purchase requisitions to support production needs.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure material availability.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Production Control

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183242

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Elkton, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 2) to support on-site at our Elkton, Maryland location.

The role of the Supply Chain Manufacturing Specialist encompasses the effective scheduling, oversight of production processes, and the actual manufacturing of products, thereby enhancing value through various operations such as moving, separating, forming, machining, and chemical treatments. This position is crucial in guaranteeing that deliverable products are produced to meet customer demands. Additionally, the specialist is tasked with overseeing the creation of custom-engineered products, which are specifically designed, developed, and manufactured in alignment with unique customer requests or contractual obligations. Furthermore, they are responsible for managing and developing production protocols, monitoring production performance, and ensuring the proper handling of information, materials, equipment, and facilities, all while adhering to regulatory standards.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include:

• Identify raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications, schedules, and bills of material (BOMs)

• Generate and track purchase requisitions to support future build needs

• Actively status Purchase Orders (POs) across assigned programs to ensure adherence to schedule, quantity, and invoicing timing

• Track material quality and initiate actions to extend or eliminate expiring material

• Coordinate with material program management, purchasing, production, logistics, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate quantities of materials are always on hand

• Support and assist activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process

• Able to resolve complex issues in a proactive, creative, and analytical manner

• Has strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Can help identify risks and determine mitigation strategies and has a mindset of continual improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Candidates will be evaluated based on one of the following criteria: a high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 6 years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with at least 0 years of experience

• MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

• Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, production control and manufacture of products

• Experience with raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules

• Experience with purchase requisitions

• DoD US Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $70,600 - $105,800

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.

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.