Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

2d•$89,900 - $134,900•Hybrid

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 is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Supply Chain Planning Specialists with experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant(s) will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector supporting the AMC Division in Baltimore, Maryland. This position can be hired at level 3 (Principal). This is a hybrid position and will require 3-day per week on-site presence at BWI-Baltimore, MD. (Onsite requirement could change at any time)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain and/or material inventory management, shipping and logistics, or supplier management experience. Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of supply chain and/or material inventory management, shipping and logistics, or supplier management experience; will also consider a minimum of 9 years of supply chain and/or material inventory management, shipping and logistics, or supplier management experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree
Program execution experience
SAP experience or other ERP systems
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Shop order launch experience
Development/IRAD/CRAD program execution experience
Software procurement experience
Experience with ZRPIs, BOEs, and QUEST runs
Non-MRP procurement experience
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience with proposals
Material CAM experience

Responsibilities

Management of on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule
Management of material budgets for contract requirements. Supporting baseline/EVMS requirements
Accurate reporting and forecasting of material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
Execution of duties as CAM to support program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
Identification and management of program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements
Analysis of material lead times and identification critical path procurements
Monitoring and addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues
Supporting program proposal activities (BOE’s creation, CBOM review, etc)
Supporting the development of supply chain strategies – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources
Coordination of program activities between various supply chain management functions including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc