Material Rqmnt Planning Analyst

Northrop Grumman • New York, NY

1d • $97,100 - $153,000

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Material Requirements Planner for its Production & Material Control Team in Baltimore, Maryland. This dual-level requisition may be filled at level 3 (Principal Material Requirements Planner) or level 4 (Sr. Principal Material Requirements Planner). The position supports production scheduling and material planning, working with stakeholders across supply chain, program management, operations, manufacturing, inventory, engineering, and mission assurance to maintain schedule compliance with government requirements and company procedures. The role requires U.S. citizenship and includes travel 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available, and no clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• For Principal Material Requirements Planner (level 3): bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Operations, MRP, or Supply Chain; or master's degree and 4 years of experience in those fields; or 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Sr. Principal Material Requirements Planner (level 4): bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in Operations, MRP, or Supply Chain; or master's degree and 6 years of experience in those fields; or 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with MRP fundamentals.
• Experience with SAP or a similar integrated ERP system.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
• Experience with SAP Material Planning transactions.
• Experience with the defense industry and Federal Acquisition Requirements (DFAR/FAR).
• Intermediate MS Excel and data analysis skills.
• ASCM certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements based on assembly demand, component replenishments, substitute parts or materials, production setups, engineering changes, and enterprise supplies.
• Resolve schedule, material requirement, and business system problems with cross-functional representatives.
• Load and maintain Master Production Schedules in SAP.
• Review part or material requisitions for release to procurement.
• Analyze revision notices for incorporation into purchase orders and production orders.
• Resolve master schedule and production problems, and review and update lead times with manufacturing cells.
• Monitor and help maintain Grouping, Pegging and Distribution (GPD) for default.
• Work with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Operations Project Management, Manufacturing, Inventory, Engineering, and Mission Assurance stakeholders to ensure schedule compliance with government requirements and Command Media procedures.
• Run reports and provide program status to give stakeholders visibility.
• Coordinate project closeout activities.
• Support and analyze Requests for Pricing Information (RPIs) for BOM and Material Master accuracy.
• Lead projects that ensure schedule integrity and realism and improve Master Production Schedule performance.
• Lead projects that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver MRP-related training for internal customers and department staff.
• Support and drive Operations and MRP visions.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior