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 professional for the role of Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist supporting the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit – GATOR Production Team, with experiences in supply chain management and/or related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing). This position is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist responsibilities will encompass: 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of supply chain and/or business management experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of supply chain and/or business management experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Program execution experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance
US Citizenship

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