Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

1d • $63,000 - $113,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Supply Chain Planning Specialist in Palmdale, California. This is an in-office role and cannot accommodate a telecommute or hybrid schedule. The schedule is first shift, 12 hours per day, Friday through Sunday. No travel or relocation assistance is available. An active, in-scope Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required to start, and program access is also required to start. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days of submission, as a condition of employment.

The role develops material strategies and forecasts, assesses supply chain resources, prioritizes demand, and coordinates delivery schedules. It supports planning for capacity, resources, product transitions, manufacturing ramp-up, and product-line management, while helping drive affordability, cost savings, and process improvements. The specialist analyzes supply and demand using MRP tools, monitors BOM-related inventory, adjusts supply requirements, reviews non-standard part requirements, and identifies lead times and critical-path procurements.

The position supports manufacturing production by expediting planned and unplanned requirements and communicating the impacts of material shortages. It also interfaces with Source and collaborates with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production, and other support functions. The position requires a balance of desk work and production-floor integration, with lifting of up to 25 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to drive in the dark.

Requirements

• Associate level: Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma plus 4 years of experience in supply chain management, demand requirements, and MES and SAP data management in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Specialist level: Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 1 year of experience; experience must be in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or another relevant field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Specialist level: Working knowledge of SAP.
• Specialist level: Working understanding of the Global Supply Chain statement of work, with emphasis on Global Supply Chain Goods Movement and Logistics processes.
• Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production-floor integration responsibilities and 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 U.S. Government Security Clearance; final clearance is required to start.
• Must obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days of submission; program access is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with an ERP system, particularly SAP.
• Ability to work with Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• MES program experience.
• Working knowledge of production planning processes.
• Working knowledge of Total Quality Management, procurement, and/or Supplier Quality Assurance.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain equipment licenses, including for electric carts, forklifts, and reach lifts.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategies.
• Assess supply chain resources and aggregate and prioritize demand requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute material forecasts and delivery schedules.
• Participate in make/buy processes and long-term capacity and resource planning.
• Support product phase-ins and phase-outs, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line management.
• Lead affordability, cost-saving, and/or process-improvement strategies.
• Analyze purchase-material supply and demand using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
• Monitor inventory based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.
• Create or reduce supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.
• Interface with the Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital, and other needs.
• Receive and review requirements for non-standard parts.
• Analyze lead times and identify critical-path procurements.
• Support manufacturing production lines by expediting planned and unplanned requirements.
• Collaborate with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production, and other support functions.
• Prioritize and communicate the impacts of current and potential material shortages.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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