Principal Logistics Planner

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS)  is seeking a Principal Logistics Planner for our Intelligent Power Management System (IPMS) portfolio.  The IPMS project is a NGDS joint venture with an outside partner involving the development of a highly innovative microturbine alternator power generation solution to meet emerging DoD operational energy needs.  The Logistics Planner will provide material control and analysis with an emphasis on supply chain coordination and material receiving, inspection, warehousing, kitting, and shipping support.

The positions based at a facility in El Dorado Hills, California.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze technical data, reports, and Bills of Materials to determine inventory quantities required to support production forecasts.  

• Consistently monitor inventory and material allocations for accuracy and minimum stock quantities.

• Generate inventory reports on stock usage, and location changes.

• Initiate material procurement and manage procurement processing.

• Provide hands-on material processing from initial vendor receipt through final assembly. 

• Manage and control the asset location and allocation of Northrop Grumman and customer furnished inventories.

• Maintains property accountability records.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 9 years of related experience; OR 5 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 2 plus year of relevant experience with a master's degree

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Proficient in SAP for the following tasks:

  • Creating material requirements

  • Creating material requisitions

  • Processing GRs

  • Issue material

• Good communication and analytical skills

• Good organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present data and analysis results to leadership and teammates

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Forklift certification

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of employees and management.

• Have experience with military aircraft maintenance or logistics experience 

• Have a solid understanding of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) process and logistics modeling

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