Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $89,900 - $134,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a qualified and motivated Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit – GATOR Production Team. The role is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and supports supply chain management and related functions, including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing. The position requires travel 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain one.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, finance, and/or business management experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Program execution experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Shop order launch experience.
• Development, IRAD, or CRAD program execution experience.
• Software procurement experience.
• Experience with ZRPIs, BOEs, and QUEST runs.
• Non-MRP procurement experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proposal experience.
• Material CAM experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-time requisition releases, purchase order placements, and purchase order delivery dates to maintain program schedules.
• Manage material budgets for contract requirements and support baseline and EVMS requirements.
• Accurately report and forecast material cost and performance for assigned programs.
• Execute CAM duties supporting program PLATO, CEAC, and EAC activities.
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities related to material requirements.
• Analyze material lead times and identify critical-path procurements.
• Monitor and address supplier capacity and production issues.
• Support program proposal activities, including BOE creation and CBOM review.
• Support the development of supply chain strategies, including supplier development and supplier risk management, potentially including development of secondary sources.
• Coordinate program activities across supply chain functions, including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers, and suppliers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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