Material Requirements Planning Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA

3d • $85,600 - $160,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Analyst at Level 3 or Level 4 to join Space Manufacturing & Operations East Production Operations in Dulles, Virginia. The role works closely with Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and other partners to design, implement, and sustain an integrated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) environment that supports coordinated demand and supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.

The analyst provides guidance and training on the MRP system, manages the transfer of product data into the ERP system, investigates software modules, and documents processes and procedural improvements. The role also tracks system performance, analyzes data for decision-making, troubleshoots system issues, and performs centralized MRP planning activities. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 10% of the time.

Requirements

• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience, or Master's degree and 3 years, or PhD and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional experience, or Master's degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Inventory Control, or material requirements planning (MRP).
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Costpoint or SAP in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing orders (MOs), bills of material (BOMs), and material availability.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including working with large datasets to reconcile information and identify discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex ERP/MRP and planning discrepancies, such as BOM, routing, allocation, and inventory variances, and drive cross-functional root-cause analysis and resolution with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and the ERP Team.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting MRP-driven make-to-stock or make-to-order manufacturing operations, including work order creation, release, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of MRP planning outputs, such as planned orders, reschedules, and cancellations, and of demand/supply relationships across multiple BOM levels.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and resolving material shortages, including lead-time issues, allocation conflicts, and planning parameter errors.
• Familiarity with finite/infinite capacity concepts, shop-floor scheduling, and aligning production priorities with master production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze shortages, inventory levels, and manufacturing processes or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training on effective MRP system use for Manufacturing/I&T and other functional partners.
• Partner with Engineering to manage product data (PDM) and ensure accurate, timely transfer of information into the ERP system.
• Investigate new software modules with minimal guidance and document processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop, deliver, and update system training materials; recommend and document procedural improvements.
• Define, track, and report key metrics to measure system performance and support continuous improvement.
• Extract and analyze data using Cognos and other reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Troubleshoot system issues, communicate problems clearly, and drive resolutions with internal teams and external software providers.
• Perform centralized MRP planning activities, including material master updates and ECN incorporation, and support cross-functional change initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 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: Mid Level