Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

11d • $65,500 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at level 2 or 3 to work on-site in Rocket Center, West Virginia. Remote work is not available. The role has complete program responsibility and authority for managing program subcontracts, materials, and services. The specialist manages the definition of program outsourcing requirements and leads the integrated program team and functional organizations to meet material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while communicating material risks and opportunities.

The position requires representing Supply Chain Management to customers, Program Management, and Northrop Grumman management; supporting internal and external audits; managing supplier performance and material-related proposal activity; and promoting safety and continuous improvement through Lean, PES, or Six Sigma tools. Travel is 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree and 0 years of experience. Six years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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 at least 3 years of experience. Nine years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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. DoD 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, with some leadership experience.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Convey to the Program Manager and integrated program team a full understanding of materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plans.
• Lead the integrated program team and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing risks and opportunities.
• Ensure program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives are met by managing and directing integrated program team members, the Procurement Team, external suppliers, and customers.
• 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 emphasize continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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