Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Fighters Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector supporting the ATP Production Programs and will be working in our Baltimore, MD facility.

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 a minimum of 3 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management in; A high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services
SAP experience
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
Negotiation experience
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.
Manage material budget for contract requirements. Supporting baselining/EVMS requirements.
Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.
Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
Support Program proposal activities (BOE’s creation, CBOM review, etc)
Support development of supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may 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 Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).