Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Distribution Category Management Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

Mission Systems Category Management’s Distribution Team is looking for you to join the Distribution Category Management Team as a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist based out of Linthicum, Maryland, reporting to the Distribution Category Manager.  This position may be staffed as a hybrid role.  This position is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts on schedule to support our customers as well as being a peer leader and mentor.

As a part of the NGMS Team you’ll join experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. Together we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It’s unique work. It’s challenging and rewarding. But most of all, its work that makes a difference. Join us and launch your career.  We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

This role is hybrid based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You'll get to do:

• Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management by working with suppliers to maintain accurate status of open orders through clear notes and date management in the system of record.
• Lead supplier issue management, prioritization and expediting via collaboration with impacted programs.
• Complete quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS) and run Supplier Business Reviews (SBR’s).
• Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements.
• Develop relationships with suppliers’ personnel to build better partnerships and explore strategies for a better future.
• Mentor peers.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or closely related field.​
• US Citizenship

Preferred qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Experience with team collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

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.