Supply Chain Planning Analyst Level 3 (Principal)

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Supply Chain Planning Analyst Level 3 (Principal), you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a qualified and motivated Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to work at the Rapid Innovations Operating Unit.

This is an on-site position to be based at one of the following locations:

• Dulles, VA (preferred location)
• Gilbert, AZ

This is not a telecommuting position. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

In this job, you will:

• Define and develop material strategy, including Analyze lead times and identifying critical path procurements
• Receive/review requirements for standard and non-standard parts, and create purchasing requisitions for requirements
• Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements
• Provide support to the program team to evaluate material and equipment requirements throughout the life of the program
• Analyze material supply/demand position using available Materials Planning Tools
• Evaluate suppliers, address supplier capacity and/or production issues, and noting key performance indicators

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years (master’s with 3 years) of relevant experience in supply chain, material planning, general business, or finance. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, material planning, general business, or finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or repair depot environment
• Experience working in Global Supply Chain
• Extensive experience with Risk mitigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently holds an active Top Secret security clearance
• 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)
• Proficiency with COSTPOINT
• Experience in supplier financial reporting/forecasting, contracting/subcontracting, and supplier/program/product scheduling

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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