Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 4/5

Northrop Grumman•Rocket Center, WV

10d•$101,400 - $189,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist level 4/5 to support on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position will be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work opportunities will be available for this position. The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will have complete program responsibility and authority to manage all program subcontracts, materials and services. The successful candidate will manage the definition of program outsourcing requirements and will lead the integrated program team (IPT) and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing and communicating material risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Level 4: a bachelor's degree with at least 8 years' experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree with 6 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field
Level 5: a bachelor's degree with at least 12 years' experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree with 10 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field
Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of production, material control and financial procedures and systems (such as Proposal, Line of Balance, EAC, and Sales Forecasting)
Eight or more years directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or related discipline with some degree of leadership experience
Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance
Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

Convey to the Program Manager and IPT a full understanding of the materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plan.
Lead the IPT and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing material risks and opportunities.
Ensure program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives are met by managing and directing the activities of IPT members, the Procurement Team and external suppliers and customers.
Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies.
Manage the Make/Buy process
Manage material risks and obsolescence
Track and communicate performance against program financial objectives (budget performance, sales and EBIT)
Identify and promptly communicate all deficiencies and deviations from plan and assure and manage actions required to correct them.
Represent Supply Chain Management to Customers, Program Management and NG Management
Support internal and external audits.
Manage material-related proposal activity including line-loss and quotation requests.
Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance.
Promote a focus on safety and utilize Lean, PES or Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation to emphasize continuous improvement.