Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst based in Baltimore, Maryland, in a hybrid work arrangement. The role develops and maintains material-distribution and transportation plans, analyzes operational data and performance, forecasts future requirements, and recommends improvements to efficiency, capacity, and resource allocation. It uses information from systems such as SAP and RFID to produce dashboards, reports, and decision-support products, and works with cross-functional stakeholders to align transportation plans with manufacturing and program priorities. The position also supports continuous improvement and compliance with applicable safety, security, quality, and operational requirements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 9 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security clearance. The position is hybrid and does not offer relocation assistance. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related discipline, with 9 years of relevant experience appropriate to the assigned job level; 13 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience in supply chain planning, logistics, transportation, material distribution, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
- Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data-analysis or visualization tools.
- Ability to work independently across Operations, Manufacturing, Programs, and Business Management.
- Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting material distribution or transportation operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) and systems integration (SI) tools to improve efficiency, decision-making, and operational outcomes.
- Experience with SAP, RFID technology, warehouse-management systems, transportation-management systems, or material-handling request systems.
- Experience with capacity planning, demand forecasting, route optimization, resource modeling, or cost-to-serve analysis.
- Experience developing dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, or other continuous-improvement methods.
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short- and long-range plans for material distribution and transportation operations.
- Analyze transportation demand, material flow, workload, route requirements, capacity, resource utilization, and cost-to-serve performance.
- Forecast transportation and material-handling requirements using production schedules, program demand, historical trends, and operational constraints.
- Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends, capacity limitations, exceptions, and emerging risks.
- Recommend improvements to material velocity, route efficiency, workload prioritization, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
- Integrate and analyze data from SAP, RFID, material-handling request systems, and other approved data sources.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and decision-support products to provide visibility into operational performance and future requirements.
- Perform scenario and trade-space analyses evaluating staffing, equipment, scheduling, routing, and service-level alternatives.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve material movement issues and align transportation plans with manufacturing and program priorities.
- Lead or support continuous-improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce delays, and improve service performance.
- Establish repeatable planning processes, analytical methods, and performance measures.
- Communicate findings, constraints, and recommendations to operational leaders and other stakeholders.
- Support compliance with applicable safety, security, quality, and operational requirements.
Benefits
- Health Plan and health insurance coverage
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Company-paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
