Principal Logistics Planner

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

3d•$73,900 - $110,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Logistics Planner to join their team of qualified and diverse individuals in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite; remote work is not available. The selected Candidate(s) will work in the Product Support - Logistics & Modernization organization on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, as well as, E-2C Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound to provide logistics spares support which includes Processing Tactical Spares Requests for Quotes for DLA and other customers. Selected applicant may be asked to perform a wide range of Logistics Support tasks within the organization. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations in order to ensure reports are competed in an efficient manner within existing financial constraints and procedures in order to meet customer needs and company objectives. The Planner builds relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers through direct communications.

Requirements

5 years of Logistics Experience with a Bachelors, 3 years with a Masters, 1 year with PHD or 9 years of military and or logistics experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Experience using MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Project
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to write a schedule based on supplier quotes
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
Ability to review and analyze customer solicitations to determine if a quote can be produced
Experience in assisting with the development of metrics and procedures

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Previous experience in the DD250/WAWF Submission process
Experience with FAR/DFARS
Experience coordinating with DCMA
Experience using SAP
Ability to develop and improve processes

Responsibilities

Technical Research of various aircraft systems
Providing logistics support to various other functions e.g. Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Pricing, etc.
Developing and reporting Metric data
Reading technical aircraft drawings
Maintaining various databases and spreadsheets
Inspect new deliveries and create required shipment forms
Coordinate with DCMA to achieve buy-off of Spares Deliveries
Supporting Spares conferences with customers
Takes initiative to complete tasks
prioritize work and execution based on guidelines