Sr. Principal/ Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $85,600 - $160,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join its NGDS Category Management team. The role enables procurement strategies for EEE distribution suppliers and manages supplier orders and issues in coordination with impacted programs. It also involves assessing supplier performance, conducting supplier business reviews, building supplier relationships, and reviewing requirements and procurement lead times for non-standard parts.

Requirements

• Principal level: High school diploma or GED and at least 9 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or 3 years with a master's degree.
• Senior Principal level: High school diploma or GED and at least 12 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or 6 years with a master's degree.
• Understanding of government contracting and key business processes, with the ability to contribute to advanced strategy and planning throughout the business process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Word.
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to take instruction and act.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice To Haves

• SAP MRP experience.
• MES proficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Enable procurement strategies for EEE distribution suppliers.
• Manage Open Order Reports by working with suppliers to maintain accurate open-order status through clear notes and date management in the system of record.
• Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, and expediting in collaboration with impacted programs.
• Complete quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS) and conduct Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs).
• Develop relationships with supplier personnel to build partnerships and explore strategies for the future.
• Receive and review requirements for non-standard parts.
• Analyze lead times and identify critical-path procurements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and 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; annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

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