Sr Principal Supply Chain Logistics Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Orlando, FL

6d • $92,200 - $138,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Supply Chain Logistics Specialist for its Mission Data Management Product Support Team in Orlando, Florida. This is an onsite role focused on ensuring the efficient and compliant flow of goods, services, and information from origin through customer delivery while meeting program, contractual, and customer requirements. The specialist leads and executes logistics and supply chain processes including material planning, replenishment, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and data and system administration in support of Mission Data Management programs.

The role oversees warehouse and dock operations, material handling, receiving, storage, inventory accuracy, picking and kitting, production-order support, and outbound shipping. It also uses enterprise and transportation systems to process materials, maintain records, coordinate shipments, and support reporting. The specialist ensures operations comply with applicable contractual, export, military packaging, government, and customer requirements and standards. An active U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance or higher is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 12 years of relevant supply chain, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or related experience; or a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of material replenishment systems and supply-management functions, including planning, inventory control, demand management, and logistics execution.
• Experience using an ERP or similar system, such as SAP, to manage materials, orders, inventory, or logistics.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving, or logistics operations with responsibility for inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced-level knowledge and experience with the COLTS database or comparable logistics or maintenance management systems.
• Experience with IUID compliance, marking, and related processes.
• Experience with the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) or similar government procurement or portal systems.
• Experience providing risk management and guidance on warehouse, inventory, and shipping or logistics issues.
• Experience developing logistics and supply chain dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI Desktop or equivalent tools.
• Experience with MIL-STD-2073 or other military packaging standards and execution of military or commercial packaging requirements.
• Experience with transportation management systems such as Ryder TMS, Exostar TMS, DCMA eTools, and EEMS.
• Familiarity with export-control requirements and processes related to shipping and handling controlled items.
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or other government customers in logistics, warehouse, or product support.

Responsibilities

• Lead dock operations for loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling of sensitive electronic components, hazardous materials, secured or classified materials, and other items requiring special handling.
• Ensure adherence to Dock-to-Stock standards and related material-control practices.
• Oversee receiving operations, verify deliveries against purchase orders and packing slips, and ensure accurate receipt transactions and appropriate staging.
• Maintain required storage conditions and perform de-trashing or repackaging as needed.
• Direct material put-away and re-induction to appropriate bin locations, and maintain accurate inventory-location transactions.
• Oversee picking and kit-pull activities, confirming part numbers, quantities, handling requirements, and system transactions for traceability.
• Manage consolidation and audit of pulled material, including part markings, quantities, batch or lot data, and packaging; resolve discrepancies and ensure material is complete and staged for release.
• Perform or oversee inventory management, DCMA cycle counts, discrepancy reconciliation, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Use environmental controls and specialized storage tools to maintain inventory according to technical and customer requirements.
• Support projects to optimize inventory levels and material flow for internal operations and external customers.
• Convert planned orders into production orders, create and manage kits, request labels, and maintain orders at the latest revision level.
• Release production orders to manufacturing to support factory readiness and uninterrupted material flow.
• Assist other material and logistics coordinators as assigned to support mission and schedule requirements.
• Ensure received parts and materials are staged for Quality Incoming Inspection and subsequent production use.
• Manage outbound shipping and prepare or coordinate shipping documentation in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and export requirements.
• Package parts according to military and commercial packaging instructions, including MIL-STD-2073 and other applicable military standards.
• Create custom packaging with appropriate hand and power tools when needed to protect product quality and meet transportation requirements.
• Set up and manage shipments using transportation management systems such as Ryder TMS, Exostar TMS, DCMA eTools, and EEMS.
• Coordinate shipment and receipt of tooling and equipment with Property Management and maintain accurate property and asset tracking.
• Monitor receipts, maintain shipment and receiving records, and provide shipment information to Accounts Payable for invoice processing.
• Order and maintain shipping supplies and materials.
• Apply export-control requirements to shipments and material movements.
• Use enterprise systems such as SAP, SharePoint, and other electronic data systems to process deliveries, manage inventory, maintain records, and support reporting and analysis.
• Create, maintain, and execute standard logistics processes, including replenishment systems, demand management, and data interchange.
• Use workbooks, procedures, and forms to maintain documentation and process standardization.
• Support compliance with IUID requirements, DFARS, ISO, AS9100, DCMA, and other applicable government and customer standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED