Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Commodity Management – Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Distribution/EEE):

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Band 2) located in Linthicum, MD. The planner will be supporting the Commodity Management team for the Remote Sensing Programs Business Unit.  This position is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts on schedule to support our customers. This role with be overseeing the Distribution Commodity.

This is a hybrid position and will require on-site presence in Linthicum, MD.

Position Summary / Responsibilities:

• Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management to include dock dates, need dates, contract dates, using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools

• Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, expediting

• Create and maintain Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), Supplier Business Reviews (SBR), and assist with Enterprise Strategic/Sourcing Agreements (LTPA/LTSA)

• Complete quarterly supplier assessments for critical and strategic suppliers (SAMS)

• Assist with long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end of-life management

• Collect supplier rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements

• Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements

• Report status to affected programs

• Develop relationships with suppliers’ personnel for quick response

• Ability to travel to supplier sites periodically (10%)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects or roles

• Proficiency in MS Office suite

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications

• Supplier management experience

• Demonstrated experience coaching, implementing change and driving results

• Experience hosting executive level business/performance reviews

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

• SAP proficiency

Salary Range: $68,800.00 - $103,200.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.