Sentinel - Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (15430)

Posted:
9/24/2025, 10:06:45 AM

Location(s):
Alabama, United States ⋅ Huntsville, Alabama, United States ⋅ Utah, United States ⋅ Roy, Utah, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3). This position is located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.  

This person will be responsible for being a subject matter expert resource for the GSC Demand Planning team. This person will help develop trainings, answer system questions, and escalate system issues that require further intervention. This person will also have opportunity to participate and represent GSC Demand Planning team for activities including PrOP development, tiger teams, and VSM events. In addition, this person will serve as surge support in the event program teams need additional support.

The ideal candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, experience with creating and conducting trainings, and in depth experience with SAP MRP Systems and transactions.

What You’ll Get To Do:

  • Provide resolution to help desk inquiries in a timely fashion or coordinates escalation of inquiry with the appropriate team to provide resolution
  • Submit tickets for system inquiries and enhancements
  • Help define and refine processes by helping to author or revise PrOP documents
  • Create detailed trainings that help inform the steps required to complete GSC Demand Planning taskings
  • Conduct trainings for employees on new processes and procedures
  • Coordinate with other teams to arrange specialized training from other functional area subject matter experts

Position Benefits: 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
  • 401k 
  • Educational Assistance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Health & Wellness Resources 
  • Employee Discounts 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

Job Qualifications

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 5 or more years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience; OR a master's degree and 3 or more years of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience; OR a PhD and 1 or more year of supply chain, material planning, or closely related experience; 4 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD secret security clearance
  • 1+ years of in depth experience with SAP ERP System focused on MRP Functions and Transactions
  • Experience creating and delivering training to team members
  • MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Experience with CPLM
  • Prior experience working classified programs
  • Master’s Degree in related field
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $130,600.00

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.

Northrop Grumman

Website: https://northropgrumman.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software