Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

1d•$63,000 - $113,800•Onsite

About The Position

Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA. The role involves defining and developing material strategy, assessing supply chain resources, aggregating and prioritizing demand requirements, and developing, coordinating, and executing material forecasting and delivery schedules. Responsibilities also include participating in make/buy processes, long-term capacity and resource planning, product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line management. The role also focuses on leading affordability, cost savings, and/or process improvement strategies. The specialist will analyze purchase material supply/demand using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools, monitor inventory levels, create/reduce supply requirements, and analyze lead times to identify critical path procurements. Additionally, the role supports the manufacturing production line by providing planned and unplanned requirements in an expedited manner and collaborates cross-functionally with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production, and other support functions to prioritize and communicate the impacts of material shortages.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience (for Associate role) OR Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience (for Specialist role). Experience must be in supply chain, procurement, logistics or another relevant field.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Power Point.
Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive in the dark.
Must possess and maintain an active, in-scope Secret US Government Security Clearance. Final clearance required to start.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from date of submission; this is a condition of employment. Program access required to start.
Working knowledge of SAP (for Supply Chain Planning Specialist role).
Working understanding of Global Supply Chain statement of work with an emphasis on Global Supply Chain Goods Movement & Logistics processes (for Supply Chain Planning Specialist role).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.
Experience with ERP system, specifically SAP desired.
Ability to work in MS 365, Excel, Word, Power Point.
Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.
MES Program Experience.
Experience working knowledge in production planning process.
Working knowledge with Total Quality Management and/or, Procurement, and/or Supplier Quality Assurance.
Excellent communication skills dealing with customers and suppliers.
Ability to obtain and maintain equipment licensing including but not limited to electric carts, forklift, reach lift.

Responsibilities

Defines and develops material strategy.
Responsible for the assessment of supply chain resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements.
Develops, coordinates, and executes material forecasting and delivery schedule.
Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management.
Lead affordability, cost savings, and/or process improvement strategies.
Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
Monitors inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.
Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.
Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs.
Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed.
Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts.
Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
Supports manufacturing production line, providing planned and unplanned requirements in an expedited manner.
Collaborate cross functionally with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production and other support functions.
Prioritize and communicate impacts of current and potential material shortages.