Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

1d•$146,300 - $219,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently hiring for a Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our Division’s Global Supply Chain team. This role will be filled contingent upon program award. This position is based on site for a hybrid role in Dulles, VA. This is not a remote/telecommuting position. No relocation will be provided.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 12 years years of supply chain, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, logistics or other relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree, 16 years of supply chain, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, logistics or other relevant experience
Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the material strategy, aligning supply resources with corporate objectives and product‑line priorities.
Lead demand‑supply planning with MRP tools; aggregate forecasts, assess purchase‑material positions, and produce rough‑cut capacity and production schedules.
Optimize inventory across dependent and independent BOMs, adjusting supply requirements to balance service levels, working capital, and stock‑out risk.
Conduct make‑vs‑buy analysis and manage product phase‑in, phase‑out, manufacturing ramp‑up, and end‑of‑life transitions.
Partner with sourcing, operations, and finance to synchronize inventory targets, resolve non‑standard part requirements, and mitigate critical‑path procurements.
Support long‑term capacity and resource planning to accommodate new product introductions while maintaining efficient utilization of existing assets.