Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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.

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 will discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Supply Chain Planning Specialists - Level 2. There are two openings for this position, both supporting the Surveillance & Targeting Business Unit.  These are hybrid positions and will require on-site presence in Linthicum, MD.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Active RF OU Supply Chain Planner (1 opening)

• Define and develop material strategy; aggregate and prioritize demand requirements; Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurement
• Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; plan inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products
• Analyze purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements; Create/reduce supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
• Participate in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
• Create/release requisitions; Receive/review requirements for non-standard parts

Supplier Management & Capital/IRAD Supply Chain Planner (1 opening)

• Manage a set of critical suppliers to drive on-time delivery of high-quality products
• Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management to include dock dates, need dates, contract dates using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• Develop strong supplier relationships and lead supplier issue management, prioritization, expediting to support S&T program needs
• Provide regular feedback through Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs), quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS), and creation of Supplier Performance Management Plans (SPRMs)
• Define and develop material strategy; aggregate and prioritize demand requirements; analyze lead times and identify critical path procurement for IRAD/NCTA/Capital projects
• Create/release requisitions; receive/review requirements for non-standard parts

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or project management. Or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or project management.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and SAP
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• TS/SCI clearance
• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
• Experience working in an engineering environment
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

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.