Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Posted:
8/26/2024, 6:55:00 AM

Location(s):
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States ⋅ Utah, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

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.

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 a part of history; they're making history to this day.

The Navigation, Targeting & Survivability (NTS) division of Northrop Grumman is leading the way in multispectral survivability solutions, high performance targeting and engagement, assured positioning, navigation and timing, and integrated avionics for U.S. and international customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. We have a purpose driven culture and invite you to join us in defining the possible within our Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) business unit.

NACS has an opening for a
Principal /Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is an on-site position and will is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.


As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, a successful applicant will define and develop material strategy for a program, group of programs, or product line.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist is the focal point for managing a Program Supply Chain throughout the Program’s life cycle from pursuit to contract close out. The position acts a core member of an Integrated Production Team (IPT) and is the primary liaison for GSC with internal customers, including Program/Business Management, as well as suppliers. The position is responsible for:

  • Program-specific SCM strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination w/ logistics and procurement stakeholders, development of Material Program Plans (MPP), and risk management.
  • Managing the performance of the integrated supply chain cost, quality, & delivery.
  • Material risk management; identification and mitigation planning and execution.
  • Material budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; EVMS if applicable.
  • Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the Operations IPT.
  • Briefing Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost.
  • Developing and reporting on Return-To-Green plans and managing suppliers to complete recoveries in support of contract requirements.
  • Recommends/collaborates on make/buy analysis and process planning, justification, and execution.
  • Analyzing lead times and identifying critical path procurement strategies.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Level 2
    • A bachelor's degree AND 3+ years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management, OR a graduate degree AND 1-3 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management.
       
    • 4 additional years of direct experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
  • Prior experience as a team/process/project lead
  • Experience with direct supplier management
  • Direct experience interfacing with leadership personnel
  • International/ITAR experience
  • Ability to obtain a secret clearance
  • Earned Value Management/CAM experience
  • PMI familiarity/certification
     

As an employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package which includes:

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

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position for 1st shift. The position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule requires an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and an eight-hour day on working Fridays with every other Friday off.

Salary Range: $62,200.00 - $93,400.00

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.