Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking motivated professionals for the role of Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team at our Baltimore, MD site. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Fighters Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector supporting the Advanced Tactical Program (ATP).

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools and plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.

• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

• Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.

• Support supply chain execution including resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and issue resolution.

• Manage material budget for contract requirements, supporting baselining/EVMS requirements including PLATO, CEAC, and EAC activities.

• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.

• Support Program proposal activities (BOE creation, CBOM review, etc.)

• Contributes to the management of GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), proposal through close-out; coordinates interdepartmental activity, facilitates internal/external team communication, coordinates with Suppliers, and integrates efforts across all GSC functions.

• Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, suppliers, material handlers etc.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years of supply chain, program management and/or business management experience. 
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services
• Proficiency in SAP or similar Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system(s)
• Control Account Manager (CAM) certification with experience in Earned Value Management methodology and subject matter
• Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable while also having an understanding for special payment provisions (progress/performance-based payments)
• Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.