Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Supply Chain Program Planner to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This role is located onsite in Baltimore, MD. The successful applicant will become a part of Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector supporting the Advanced Systems and Restricted / Emerging Operating Units. This role functions as a critical material supplier lead with responsibilities ranging from material budgets to supplier management. You will be expected to manage supply chain activities from development to production while also tracking and forecasting material and collaborating with Supplier Quality. As a Supply Chain Planner you are in charge of working with cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers execute in alignment with program schedule, engineering requirements and material budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ; or a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ;A high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 9 plus years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management
Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services,
SAP experience
Current Special Program Access (PAR)
Experience with MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, DFAR and ITAR
Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles certified
Active Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule for your responsible commodities.
Partner with Planners to manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned commodities for all programs to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products
Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
Support development of supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which will include development of secondary sources.
Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
Represent the OU in Program Reviews and leadership briefings (internal/external).