Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

2d • $81,400 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 3 to work on-site in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The position has complete program responsibility and authority for managing program subcontracts, materials, and services. The specialist defines program outsourcing requirements and leads the integrated program team (IPT) and functional organizations to meet material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing and communicating material risks and opportunities. No remote work is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
• Experience with Costpoint or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of production, material control, and financial procedures and systems, such as Proposal, Line of Balance, EAC, and Sales Forecasting.
• Two or more years of directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or a related discipline, with some leadership experience.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Convey to the Program Manager and IPT a full understanding of materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plans.
• Lead the IPT and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing material risks and opportunities.
• Ensure program budget, material availability, and quality objectives are met by managing and directing IPT members, the Procurement Team, and external suppliers and customers.
• Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies.
• Manage the Make/Buy process.
• Manage material risks and obsolescence.
• Track and communicate performance against program financial objectives, including budget performance, sales, and EBIT.
• Identify and promptly communicate deficiencies and deviations from plan, and manage corrective actions.
• Represent Supply Chain Management to customers, Program Management, and Northrop Grumman management.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage material-related proposal activity, including line-loss and quotation requests.
• Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance.
• Promote a focus on safety and use Lean, PES, or Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation to support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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