Supply Chain Operations Coordinator 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

9d • $25 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Supply Chain Operations Coordinator 3 or 4 for its Global Supply Chain organization in Palmdale, California. This onsite role supports the Palmdale Machine Center and Global Supply Chain team, coordinating cross-functional supply chain operations and supporting the shop floor. The work includes maintaining raw material stock levels and parts in SAP and MES, and collaborating with program project management teams, procurement specialists, and suppliers on Advanced Fabrication Requests.

The coordinator supports the scheduling, production control, and manufacture of products, including stock products and custom-engineered products. The role involves managing or carrying out production rules and performance, information, materials, equipment, facilities, and regulatory compliance. Duties also include reviewing certifications of conformance, purchase requests, transportation requests, and goods issues and receipts, while applying an understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.

This position is onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting or a hybrid schedule. The schedule is first shift, three 10-hour days, Friday through Sunday. Travel is not required, though the role may involve operating company vehicles to transport parts between company sites and offsite locations. No relocation assistance is available. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance after starting, within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For level 3: at least 4 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing, and/or inventory control.
• For level 4: at least 6 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing, and/or inventory control.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and walk or stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period after starting, as determined by the company to meet business needs.
• Ability to work with MS 365, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of receiving reports and raw material certifications of conformance.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints, bills of materials (BOMs), and parts lists.
• Prior experience using SAP and MES.
• Hazmat or chemical-handling experience.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide schedule-performance status and visibility to internal customers, Manufacturing leadership, Program Integrated Process Team leadership, and GM Internal Suppliers leadership.
• Provide administrative, technical, tactical, and execution support across supply chain business processes, primarily Supply Chain Logistics and Supply Chain Operations.
• Coordinate and communicate overtime requirements with support organizations and Manufacturing.
• Reconcile parts and requirements in SAP and MES to ensure alignment with the master schedule.
• Analyze requirements to identify necessary ICMTs to mitigate schedule impacts.
• Facilitate and lead meetings to resolve constraints.
• Report material and parts status during meetings and planning or status sessions.
• Support and assist activities across multiple supply chain disciplines.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving in accordance with program requirements.
• Coordinate simple and advanced purchase requests with buyers and suppliers to help meet manufacturing schedules.
• Wrap and pack parts for shipment to onsite and offsite locations.
• Operate company-owned vehicles to pick up and deliver parts between company sites, buildings, and offsite locations when needed.
• Verify certificates of conformance for flight parts.
• Manage, develop, or carry out production rules, production performance, information, materials, equipment, facilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Support successful scheduling, production control, and manufacturing of stock and custom-engineered products.

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, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED