Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

4d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, level 3 or 4, to work on-site in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The position has no remote-work option. The specialist has program responsibility and authority for managing program subcontracts, materials, and services. The role defines program outsourcing requirements and leads the integrated program team and functional organizations to meet material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing and communicating material risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• For level 3: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree and 3 years of such experience.
• For level 4: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree and 6 years of such experience.
• Experience with Costpoint or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense 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.
• Two or more years of directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or a related discipline, including some leadership experience.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Explain material acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plans to the Program Manager and integrated program team.
• Lead the integrated program team and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing material risks and opportunities.
• Manage and direct integrated program team members, the Procurement Team, and external suppliers and customers to meet program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives.
• 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, including budget performance, sales, and EBIT.
• Identify and promptly communicate deficiencies and deviations from plan, and manage corrective actions.
• Represent Supply Chain Management to customers, Program Management, and Northrop Grumman management.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage material-related proposal activity, including line-loss and quotation requests.
• Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance.
• Promote safety and use Lean, PES, or Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation to support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior