Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

102d • $63,800 - $95,800

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. We are looking for you to join our team as a Supply Chain Planning Specialist based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Global Supply Chain and/or Project Management or related field with 2 years of experience; Master's Degree with 0 years of experience; OR 6 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Planner experience.

Nice To Haves

• Project/Program Management or Supply Chain Planning experience.
• Government procurement processes and regulations experience; FAR/DFAR.
• Lean or Six Sigma training, certification, or experience.
• Experience supporting basic proposal efforts including Basis of Estimates.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and macros.
• Experience as a planner working in a semi-complex to complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial responsibilities including EAC’s (Estimates at Completion), material sales forecasting and cost account management (CAM) support.
• Present to internal decision-makers and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in organization leadership briefings, program briefings, and supplier engagement.
• Solve problems of a moderate scope and complexity using established principles, theories, and concepts with adherence to organizational precedents and policies.
• Document and mitigate/realize Risks and Opportunities.
• Create and document general supply and demand strategies in procurement plans to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Identify and address critical material shortages to resolve or recover established program schedules and budgets.
• Prioritize efforts and adjust to changing program needs and objectives with reasonable speed and efficiency.
• Document procurement plans to achieve the program’s material objectives and present to management for review and approval; maintain plan throughout course of procurement activity.
• Coordinate with Procurement to optimize delivery schedules to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Identify obstacles to excellence and highlight continuous improvement opportunities.
• Represent GSC as a primary contact on program contracts or projects.
• Interact with internal and external personnel on matters often requiring coordination within the Global Supply Chain organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree