Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

2d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Level 3 or Level 4 to support work in the missile defense industry. The position is 100% onsite at the company’s Huntsville, AZ facility and involves travel 25% of the time. The role supports missions critical to national and global security by developing material strategies, planning supply and inventory, and coordinating cross-functional supply chain execution.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience in operations planning and production scheduling.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in those areas.
• Experience may substitute for a degree: high school diploma and 12 or more years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams and foster collaboration and accountability toward operational goals.
• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Material management experience, especially in defense and aerospace.
• Experience with Return to Green plans and complex program execution challenges.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the Deltek Costpoint Materials Module.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, including engaging cross-functional teams and driving alignment.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and ability to develop effective solutions to complex challenges.
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement, manufacturing, and purchasing workflows.
• Knowledge of forecasting, planning, and plant scheduling.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
• Assess supply resources, prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials.
• Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination for supply chain execution.
• Conduct long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in and phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line transitions.
• Analyze and synthesize complex supply and demand requirements to inform strategic decisions.
• Plan and manage inventory levels based on Bill-of-Materials requirements, creating or reducing supply requirements as needed.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies through lead-time analysis and identification of critical paths.
• Use analytical techniques to evaluate and refine supply chain workflows, address inefficiencies, and mitigate risks.
• Create and release requisitions, review non-standard part requirements, support new-product scheduling, and phase out obsolete lines.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
• Paid time off
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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