Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

2d • $106,800 - $160,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist for its Supply Chain department in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This role leads and coordinates program activities related to material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management. It oversees supply chain planning and execution across applicable program phases, maintains coordination among supply chain functions, identifies and mitigates material risks, and promotes safety and employee use of Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools. The position also manages material program plans, supplier strategies and performance, production-aligned material availability, and selected program materials finance and forecasting activities. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires eligibility to acquire a security clearance and employment is subject to ATF approval as a possessor under the Federal Explosives License applicable to the location.

Requirements

• At least 11 years of experience; the posting also states that candidates with a bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience, or a master's degree and 5 years of experience, will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to acquire a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Candidates hired into the role must complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF and receive approval.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Aerospace and/or Department of Defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison for assigned programs and the supply chain management function, coordinating with buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers, suppliers, and others.
• Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews and internal or external leadership briefings.
• Oversee supply chain management activities needed to meet program requirements and coordinate Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics, and Production Control.
• Identify and mitigate program risks related to material requirements.
• Oversee material program planning and execution through applicable program phases, from concept and development through production, sustainment, and retirement.
• Prepare and execute Material Program Plans and supply strategies.
• Support completion of the bill of material, including product and part definition, scrap and yield analysis, and order policies.
• Maintain the program line of balance and ensure supplier deliveries align with the production schedule.
• Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence and ensure material availability.
• Manage program materials through acceptance.
• Develop supply chain strategy, including supplier development and risk management, potentially involving secondary sources, safety stocks, and buffer stocks.
• Support vendor assessments for operational effectiveness.
• Implement supplier performance management practices, including business management reviews, scorecard reviews, supplier surveys, and operational assessments as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain monthly sales forecasts for selected programs and provide weekly status updates for forecasted material sales.
• Assist with billing and invoice issues that delay timely processing.
• Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecasts and estimates to complete on selected programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in developing and maintaining month-end material forecast and ETC finance deliverables.
• Provide input to the Sales & Ops Materials Watch List, compare it with program forecasts, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Promote safety and employee use of Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed