Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst based out of our BWI facility.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a qualified and motivated Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (3) within the Advanced Systems Operating Unit in Linthicum, MD. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain management and/or related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing). This is an on-site position at our BWI facility.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Participate 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

• Define and develop material strategy

•Analyze lead times and identifying critical path procurements

• Create/release requisitions

• Receive/review requirements for non-standard parts

• Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements

• Create/reduce supply requirements based on inventory adjustments

• Provide support to the program team to evaluate material and equipment requirements throughout the life of the program

• Understand the breadth of the supply chain management scope (including materials management, procurement, subcontracts, material finance, and supplier relationship management)

• Develop, coordinate, and execute monthly material forecast planning and tracking

• Analyze material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools

• Evaluate suppliers, address supplier capacity and/or production issues, and noting key performance indicators

• Make sound decisions in a timely manner, displaying strong interpersonal skills, and having an agile mindset

Basic Qualifications: Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of supply chain, material planning, general business, finance, or closely related experience; OR a master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of supply chain, material planning, general business, finance, or closely related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel
• Proficiency with SAP
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or repair depot environment
• Experience with customer service and demand flow 
• Extensive experience with Risk mitigation
• US Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with an IRAD/Developmental Program

• Proficient in using MRP systems for material and finance data analysis

• Experience with forecasting material receipts and sales dollars into COGNOS

• Experience with Government Programs and FAR/DFAR flow downs

• Experience managing suppliers through the following: cost/schedule/quality

• Experience managing programs with earned Value (EV)

• Experience with cost accounting management (CAM)

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!

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.