Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

5d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA. Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available. Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist: Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time. Review on-hand vs. required across products; 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. Use BOMs (Bills of Materials) to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly. Forecast material needs and build delivery schedules so parts arrive when they’re needed. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 0 year’s experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain special program access
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

An Active U.S Government Secret Clearance
Special Program Access

Responsibilities

Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time.
Review on-hand vs. required across products; 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.
Use BOMs (Bills of Materials) to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.
Forecast material needs and build delivery schedules so parts arrive when they’re needed.
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.