Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $94,200 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at the Principal or Senior Principal level to support the Columbia Turbine Generator program portfolio in Sunnyvale, California. The preferred candidate will work onsite and collaborate with program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality, and engineering in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The position develops supply chain strategy and leads Global Supply Chain (GSC) activities throughout program and proposal execution. It manages GSC scope, integrates work across functions, and ensures supply chain commitments, cost, forecasts, schedules, risks, opportunities, supplier performance, and issue resolution are addressed. The role also aligns project deliverables with customer requirements, briefs the GSCPM on program performance, and participates in special projects and continuous improvement activities.

The Principal level requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years. The Senior Principal level requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 6 years. Both levels require ERP systems experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret government clearance. Active Secret clearance, Earned Value Management Systems experience, and ASCM/APICS supply chain certifications are preferred.

Travel is 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. The listed salary ranges are $94,200–$141,200 for the primary level and $117,500–$176,300 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Principal: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in supply chain or business management, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in supply chain or business management.
• Senior Principal: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in supply chain or business management, or a master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in supply chain or business management.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems.
• ASCM/APICS supply chain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategy and lead GSC activities for all phases of program and proposal execution.
• Manage GSC scope for multifaceted programs and proposals through close-out.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities, direct communication, coordinate with suppliers, and integrate efforts across GSC functions.
• Coordinate with program functions to ensure supply chain commitments are met and integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed.
• Lead supply chain execution and manage integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk and opportunity management, supplier performance, and issue resolution.
• Align project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and work closely with the technical community.
• Apply problem-solving skills in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering, or program management.
• Brief the GSCPM on program performance, including cost, risks and opportunities, and schedule.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off 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: Principal