RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist for the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center supporting the MDA, you join a team dedicated to supporting the various MDA programs reporting to the Supply Chain Program Manager for the MDA Business Unit. You will further the success of our programs to help Northrop Grumman leave the boundaries of what's known and solve tomorrow's problems. In this role you will oversee and manage the global supply chain/operational aspect of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between project management, planning, engineering and GSC. You will assess program issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Be a part of a team that not only fosters open communication of ideas but encourages innovation at every level.

This position is located in Linthicum, MD, hybrid may be considered but not guaranteed.

This position is dynamic and challenging, requiring ingenuity, collaborations, and an insatiable drive to make the impossible possible. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and robust benefits as we work together to defend and define the future. Be at the forefront of the latest development programs in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems by joining the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center!

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist responsibilities will encompass but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the program team to evaluate material and equipment requirements throughout the life of the program
• Interface/collaborate with other functions of the program team
• Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements
• Planning and coordinating program requirements
• Monitoring and establishing material inventory
• Addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues
• Evaluating suppliers and noting key performance indicators
• Leveraging your skills and talents throughout this role
• Forecasts material receipts and communicates variances to forecast
• Creates/releases requisitions
• Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts
• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements
• Develop/understand the proposal/execution strategy and structures
• Maintain a strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast paced development environment that consists of leading edge technology suppliers and non-traditional supply base

In this role you will make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry. 

We offer flexible work arrangements, tuition re-imbursement, phenomenal learning opportunities, expose to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/ project management, business management, or information systems
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or Financial Planning
• Material management experience
• Experience in Federal and Defense contracting requirements including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with cost, schedule, variance reporting

• Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities
• Experience in SAP
• Experience coaching to implementing change with demonstrated results
• Ability to be agile and work in a fast passed engineering environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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.