Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

1d • $65,500 - $141,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Australia Global Supply Chain Program is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support strategic international supply chain initiatives. The role partners with internal program teams and Australian industry to identify, develop, and integrate supplier capabilities that strengthen supply chain resilience and support defense programs. The successful candidate identifies opportunities to incorporate Australian industrial capabilities across Northrop Grumman programs while mitigating supply chain risk, working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to strengthen the company’s international supply chain network.

The position is hybrid and requires onsite presence two days per week at a Northrop Grumman office in Baltimore/Linthicum, Maryland; Salt Lake City, Utah; Rolling Meadows, Illinois; San Diego or San Jose, California; Redondo Beach, California; or Irving, Texas. Domestic and international travel, including travel to Australia, is required; the posting indicates travel of 25% of the time.

The position may be hired at either the Specialist (level 2) or Principal Specialist (level 3) level. The primary-level salary range is $65,500–$113,800, and the secondary-level salary range is $81,400–$141,200. Base salary offers depend on factors including role scope, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business. Relocation assistance is not available. A clearance is not required to start; the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• For level 2: Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, Supply Chain, or a Business-related field; alternatively, at least 6 years of relevant experience in one of those fields in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• For level 3 (Principal): Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, Supply Chain, or a Business-related field; alternatively, at least 9 years of relevant experience in one of those fields in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to Australia.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting international suppliers, international procurement activities, or global supply chain initiatives.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience applying FAR or DFARS requirements to procurement or subcontracting activities.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system to manage procurement, supplier, or supply chain data.
• Experience conducting supplier capability assessments, evaluating potential suppliers, or developing sourcing recommendations.
• Experience identifying supply chain risks and documenting mitigation strategies related to supplier performance, cost, schedule, or delivery.
• Experience supporting proposal development, supplier negotiations, or contract administration activities.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales, international defense programs, or export-controlled procurement activities.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functional organizations to support supplier or program objectives.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, supplier performance dashboards, or program metrics using Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint.
• Experience managing three or more concurrent procurement actions, supplier initiatives, or program deliverables.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that integrate Australian industry into Northrop Grumman programs.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Business Management, Global Supply Chain, International Trade Compliance, and other functional organizations to identify supplier opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Australian suppliers, industry partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and recommend sourcing strategies that support business objectives and program execution.
• Analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to improve supplier resilience and long-term program success.
• Support supplier identification, qualification, and engagement for domestic and international opportunities.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, metrics, reports, and presentations communicating program status, supplier engagement activities, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, facilitate discussions, and drive action items to completion.
• Support proposal efforts, supplier negotiations, contractual documentation, and post-award supplier management activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, export regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Represent Northrop Grumman at supplier meetings, industry events, and customer engagements domestically and internationally.
• Independently manage multiple complex priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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