Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3 for an onsite position in Magna, Utah. The role supports production and program schedules by planning material availability, inventory, and procurement, and by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. The specialist uses material requirements planning (MRP), bills of materials (BOMs), and supply chain performance metrics to identify and manage shortages, adjust orders, and support product and capacity planning throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires travel 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A security clearance is not required at the start, but the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership and project ownership within supply chain roles or teams.
- Experience with MRP systems and advanced ERP functions.
- Advanced data analytics skills, including dashboard creation and complex reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience creating clear, impactful presentations.
- Experience with advanced ERP systems such as Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle, and proficiency with MRP tools.
- Skill with data visualization and reporting platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
Responsibilities
- Ensure materials are available for production and delivered on time.
- Review on-hand material against requirements, prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan material destinations.
- Use MRP to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes.
- Support product changes throughout the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs.
- Work with Sourcing and Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements.
- Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time-critical purchases, and work with suppliers to achieve on-time delivery and appropriate quality.
- Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build and test schedules, and communicate current or potential shortages and their impact.
- Coordinate with sourcing, operations, and finance to synchronize inventory targets, resolve nonstandard part requirements, and mitigate critical-path procurements.
- Work with senior Supply Chain Planners to define, develop, and execute material procurement strategies based on program requirements and schedules, including analyzing material and lead times and identifying critical-path procurements.
- Evaluate BOM requirements to establish inventory levels, identify product parts, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.
- Evaluate supply chain planning, progress, and issues using metrics such as On Time to Place, Purchase Requisition Award status, and Supporting/Non-Supporting Purchases; report performance to senior Supply Chain Planners and Supply Chain management.
- Participate in make/buy processes, long-term capacity and resource planning, product phase-in and phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line management.
- Support long-term capacity and resource planning for new product introductions while maintaining efficient use of existing assets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
