Material Analyst 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Job Description

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our defense systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Inventory Planning Controller or a Principal Inventory Planning Controller. This position will be located in Madison, AL

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Compiles records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped,  and in stock inventory
• Expedites freight charges
• Runs receiving reports to ensure process compliance
• Perform quality audit of receiving transactions daily
• Verify networks and purchase orders in Ryder
• Clear issues with 3rd party shipping companies
• Works to clear negligent charges
• Runs inventory reports to ensure freight billing is costed correctly across appropriate networks

This position’s standard work schedule is a 4/10 schedule. A 4/10 schedule is 10 hour work days Monday-Thursday.

Basic Qualifications:

• For a level 2 : BA with 3 years of experience or a Masters and 1 year of experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• For a level 3 : 6 years of experience with a Bachelors degree, OR 4 years of experience with a Masters degree or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP software for inventory management and tracking.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft suite
• Knowledge of freight billing specifically utilizing Ryder
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Very strong communication skills with ability to build customer relationships. 
• Strong time management skills and maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.  
• High degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of problems independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency to determine and set priorities to meet production schedules; re-establish priorities as schedule requirements dictate.
• Experience working with manufacturing and production ERP systems and closing out completed work orders. 
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving functions and ERP systems. 
• Knowledge of Quality clauses and quality requirements.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $122,600.00

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.