Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

3d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at either the Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and interview performance. The position supports production and supply chain activities on-site at the company’s Rocket Center, West Virginia location. The role includes scheduling and overseeing production and manufacturing, ensuring products meet customer needs, and supporting the development and production of custom-engineered products in accordance with customer requests or contracts. It also involves administering production protocols and performance measures, managing information, materials, equipment, and facilities, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

The specialist conveys material acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plans to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team (IPT), leads the IPT and functional organizations toward material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives, and manages material risks and opportunities. The role also includes coordinating with procurement teams, suppliers, customers, and management; tracking performance against financial objectives; supporting audits and proposal activities; and promoting safety and continuous improvement using Lean, PES, or Six Sigma tools. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Requirements

• For Principal level: bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 9 years of relevant experience.
• For Sr. Principal level: bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a relevant role; supply chain experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, production control, and product manufacturing.
• Experience with raw material and component requirements for production based on engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• Experience with purchase requisitions.
• Existing U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, oversee, and support the manufacturing of products and production processes.
• Ensure stock, standard, and inventory products are produced to meet customer demands and specifications.
• Oversee the development and manufacture of custom-engineered products in accordance with customer requests or contracts.
• Administer, develop, or implement production guidelines, protocols, performance measures, information management, material handling, equipment utilization, facility management, and regulatory compliance.
• Convey material acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plans to the Program Manager and IPT.
• Lead the IPT and direct functional organizations in achieving material-related cost, schedule, and quality objectives while managing material risks and opportunities.
• Manage and direct IPT members, the Procurement Team, external suppliers, and customers to meet program budget, material availability, and quality objectives.
• Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies.
• Manage the Make/Buy process, 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 to support continuous improvement in program planning and implementation.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on position
• Potential eligibility for Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED