Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 2

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 2, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be located in Redondo Beach, CA; Chandler, AZ; Baltimore, MD; or Dulles, VA (any major Space location). Hybrid and/or FT telework may be considered, but is not preferred.

In this job, you will: 

• Addresses product delivery uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Purchase Order

• Manages and balances communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that Open Purchase Order information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets Program and stakeholder needs

• Conducts on-sits surveillance of supplier performance and conducts business reviews

• Effectively manages a high-level / volume of complex suppliers

• Prepares and manages reports on the status of open purchase orders

• Communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves issues across all functional elements within the SP Sector, including the supplier

• Updates MRP systems with status of open Procurement Orders

• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Fosters collaboration among team members and between teams

• Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements and identifies any potential delays to delivery

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience - 0 years with a Master's; in lieu of degree, 6 + years of experience will be considered

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system

• Procurement experience

• MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in inventory, manufacturing, procurement, contracts and subcontracts.

• Experience with supplier/delivery management and key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Experience with SAP/ Cost-Point

• Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company

• Proven ability to apply risk-based thinking in support of strategic decision making

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: 

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space 

Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $110,900.00

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.