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.

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Global Supply Chain Infrastructure Program Support (GSC-IPS) organization is seeking talented Supply Chain Management professionals to join the Enterprise Agreement Portfolio Management and Strategic Project Execution team in the role of Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2. Come join the Enterprise Global Supply Chain where innovation and quality thrive!

This position will be virtual and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

The Enterprise Agreement Portfolio Management and Strategic Project Execution team strives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition activities through data analysis, coordination with cross-sector / cross-functional teams, detailed agreement governance, and sound strategic planning. It aims to reduce the total cost of ownership for the Corporation, reduce risk, and strengthen relationships with supplier partners, all while meeting the needs of our internal and external customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Forecast enterprise demand requirements and aggregate where feasible

• Review existing acquisition practices to identify opportunities to reduce cost and drive process efficiencies

• Analyze supplier managed initiatives to highlight potential improvement efforts

• Identify gaps and inconsistencies in the enterprise portfolio management strategy

• Spearhead data hygiene efforts within Enterprise team

• Assess supply sources for indirect commodities to develop best value strategies

• Monitor and manage emerging global supply chain issues/best practices and develop strategies to best position the organization for success

• Coordinate project strategies with functional leaders to align with operational objectives and improvement goals

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field OR Associate's degree with at least 4 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field OR High School Diploma with at least 6 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field

• Experience with Costpoint, SAP, or similar ERP system(s)

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data Analytics background

• Expertise in MS Excel

• Demonstrated success in area of process improvement

• Purchasing/Subcontracts or Material Requirement Planning experience

• Project management experience

• Background in Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies

• DoD Clearance

Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

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.