RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Start your future with a new mission: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS). On the Mission Systems Sector team, you’ll contribute to our bottom line: providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to keep our world safe. Our employees strive to positively impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. There are opportunities to contribute to a wealth of programs including, but not limited to, advanced technologies in air, on land, undersea, in outer space, and in cyberspace. It’s unique work. It’s challenging and rewarding. But most of all, it is work that makes a difference. Join our team and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking qualified and motivated professionals for the role of Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist supporting the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center, with experiences in supply chain management and/or related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing). Northrop Grumman may be able to provide relocation assistance and flexible work arrangements.

This position can be an A03 Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist or A04 Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist depending on years of experience. This position will be based out of Baltimore/Linthicum NG facility with a hybrid option.

What you’ll get to do:

• Collaborate with various organizations such as Program Office, Business Management, Contracts, Engineering, E&P and other GSC personnel
• Defines and develops material strategy
• Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s) (Cognos, CMEs, IPRS)
• Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products
• Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management.
• Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements
• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements
• Creates/releases requisitions
• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements
• Supports buying community throughout purchase order placement process
• Manages suppliers to ensure on time deliveries
• Supports baselining/EVMS requirements

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A03):

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field; OR a Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite with expertise in MS Excel
• Demonstrate success in managing complex issues/problems related to program execution

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A04):

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field; OR a Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite with expertise in MS Excel
• Demonstrate success in managing complex issues/problems related to program execution

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or financial planning
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
• Proficient in the use of SAP
• Earned Value Management
• Forecasting and Variance Analysis

What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00Salary Range 2: $108,400.00 - $162,600.00

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.

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.