Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

1d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Level 4 Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist in San Diego, California, to support the F-35 CNI Production team. The role works closely with program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality, and engineering in a fast-paced, collaborative environment involving diverse assignments and high expectations.

The specialist develops supply chain strategy and leads Global Supply Chain (GSC) planning and execution. The role manages supplier cost, schedule, quality, and performance; assesses material shortages and drives acceleration of time-critical purchases; and manages, reports, and forecasts material cost and performance for assigned programs. It also manages material budgets in support of contract requirements and baseline/EVMS requirements, maintains delivery performance metrics, coordinates work across GSC functions and suppliers, aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements, and briefs program and operations leaders on performance status, risks, opportunities, and issues.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government clearance. A Secret clearance is listed, but clearance is not required to start. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available. The primary salary range is $117,500–$176,300. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience, in Supply Chain Management, Program/Project Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cost, schedule, and variance reporting.
• Knowledge of or experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience and certification.
• Experience with Federal and Defense Contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS.
• Experience with supply chain metrics and driving performance to targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategy and lead GSC activities throughout planning and execution.
• Manage suppliers with respect to cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Assess material shortages, flag time-critical purchases, and drive acceleration.
• Manage, report, and forecast material cost and performance for assigned programs.
• Manage material budgets for contract requirements while supporting baseline and EVMS requirements.
• Maintain delivery performance metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functionally, direct communication with suppliers, and integrate efforts across GSC functions.
• Align project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and work closely with the technical community.
• Brief the GSCPM, Program Management, and Operations on GSC program status, risks, opportunities, and performance issues.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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