Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

1d•$85,600 - $168,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal (level 3) or a Sr. Principal (level 4) Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their Supply Chain department. This role will be based in Elkton, MD or Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The position requires a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills, responsible for coordinating material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management for assigned programs. The role also emphasizes promoting safety and Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation.

Requirements

Minimum of 9 years of experience (for Level 3) or 12 years of experience (for Level 4).
For Level 3: Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
For Level 4: Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or a Masters degree with 6 years of experience.
5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Experience with Earned Value Management preferred.
Aerospace and/or DoD experience.

Responsibilities

Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers.
Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
Oversee all Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and maintain link between various Supply Chain functions including Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics and Production Control.
Identify and mitigate program risks as they pertain to material requirements.
Oversee material program planning and execution through applicable phases to support prime program requirements: concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, retirement, etc.
Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategy.
Support completion of the bill of material including product and part definition, scrap and yield analysis, and order policies.
Maintain program line of balance and ensure supplier deliveries are aligned with production schedule.
Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence, ensuring 100% material availability.
Responsible for program materials through acceptance.
Develop supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources, safety stocks, and buffer stocks.
Support vendor assessments for operational effectiveness.
Implement Supplier Performance Management Practices including Business Management Reviews, Scorecard Reviews, Supplier Surveys and Operational Assessments as appropriate.
Develop and maintain the monthly sales forecasts for selected programs.
Provide weekly status for forecasted sales for materials.
Assist with billing/invoice issues which are delaying invoices from being processed on time.
Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecast and ETC on select programs.
Act in an SME role on the development and maintenance of month end material forecast and ETC finance deliverables.
Provide Sales & Ops Materials Watch list input and compare to program forecasts. Identify any risks and opportunities.