Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

13d•$139,700 - $209,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 5) to support on-site at their Elkton, Maryland location. This role requires a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. The position will own and coordinate activities in support of material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management on an assigned program. Further, this position will promote a focus on safety and employee Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland has a long history of solid-propellant rocket operations, designing, developing, and producing solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for various customers. The facility also serves as a hub for offsite engineering and test facilities.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 16 plus years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; OR a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; OR a master's degree with at least 10 years of experience or 8 plus years with a PhD
5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
Strong knowledge of CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated leadership experience
Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience with additive manufactured parts and suppliers highly preferred
Aerospace and/or DoD experience

Responsibilities

Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
Oversee all Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and maintain link between various Supply Chain functions including Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics and Production Control
Identify and mitigate program risks as they pertain to material requirements
Oversee material program planning and execution through applicable phases to support prime program requirements: concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, retirement, etc.
Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategy
Support completion of the bill of material including product and part definition, scrap and yield analysis, and order policies.
Maintain program line of balance and ensure supplier deliveries are aligned with production schedule.
Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence, ensuring 100% material availability
Responsible for program materials through acceptance
Develop supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of 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 the monthly sales forecasts for selected programs
Provide weekly status for forecasted sales for materials
Assist with billing/invoice issues which are delaying invoices from being processed on time
Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecast and ETC on select programs
Act in an SME role on the development and maintenance of month end material forecast and ETC finance deliverables.
Provide Sales & Ops Materials Watch list input and compare to program forecasts. Identify any risks and opportunities.
Act as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and lead Earn Value Management System (EVMS) -driven activities for material reporting