Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist 4 to support its team on-site in Plymouth, Minnesota. The role is responsible for production scheduling and oversight, manufacturing operations, and ensuring products meet customer demands and contractual requirements. It also oversees the development and production of custom-engineered products and the management of production protocols, performance, information, materials, equipment, facilities, and regulatory compliance. The position leads material-related program activities, including acquisition and subcontractor planning, make-or-buy decisions, material risk and obsolescence management, and coordination with Integrated Product Teams, Procurement, suppliers, customers, and program leadership. It tracks performance against financial objectives, resolves deviations from plans, supports audits and proposal activity, and promotes safety and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in supply chain, or a high school diploma and 12 years of experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of production, material control, and financial procedures and systems, such as proposals, Line of Balance, EAC, and sales forecasting.
- Two or more years of directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or a related discipline, including some leadership experience.
- Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, production control, and product manufacturing.
- Experience interpreting engineering and production specifications and schedules to identify raw material and component requirements.
- Experience with purchase requisitions.
- Existing U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and oversee production and manufacturing processes to ensure products meet customer requirements and delivery needs.
- Oversee production of standard, inventory, and custom-engineered products according to customer requests and contractual obligations.
- Develop, administer, or implement production protocols, performance metrics, information management, material handling, equipment utilization, facility management, and regulatory compliance.
- Communicate material acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plans to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team.
- Lead the Integrated Product Team and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing material risks and opportunities.
- Manage program budget, material availability, and quality objectives by directing Integrated Product Team members, the Procurement Team, external suppliers, and customers.
- Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies.
- Manage the make-or-buy process, material risks, and obsolescence.
- Track and communicate performance against program financial objectives, including budget performance, sales, and EBIT.
- Identify and promptly communicate deficiencies and deviations from plan, and manage corrective actions.
- Represent Supply Chain Management to customers, Program Management, and Northrop Grumman management.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Manage material-related proposal activity, including line-loss and quotation requests.
- Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance.
- Promote safety and use Lean, PES, or Six Sigma tools to support continuous improvement throughout program planning and implementation.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
