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Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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In-Office
Commerce, CA, USA
94K-141K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Commerce, CA, USA
94K-141K Annually
Senior level
Represents supply chain within cross-functional program teams, develops end-to-end material strategies, prioritizes demand, reviews non-standard parts and lead times, drives critical procurements, monitors supplier and program issues, and prepares status reports. Coordinates with purchasing, supplier performance, quality, engineering, operations, and program management to resolve issues and meet delivery, quality, productivity, and customer objectives. The role also supports integrated supply chain tools and processes.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.


Northrop Grumman's Space Sector’s Mission Enabling Products Business Unit invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.


The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for representing Supply Chain within an IPT with Program Management, Operations, Quality and Engineering for the Commerce, CA facility within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Payload and Ground Division within the Space Systems sector. 


This position is based onsite in Commerce, CA. This is not a telecommuting position. No relocation will be provided


Candidate will serve as liaison between supply chain and program management, planning, quality, engineering, and operations. Review status of projects, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assess supply chain related Program issues and in conjunction with purchasing, develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Will be fully engaged with the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement integrated system tools and processes within the Business Unit (BU).


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Works under general supervision to represent supply chain onsite for coordinating and communicating procurement and subcontractor supplier needs and activity
  • Define and execute end-to-end material strategy, including assessment of supply resources and prioritization of demand requirements
  • Review requirements for non-standard parts, analyze lead times, and identify/drive critical-path procurements
  • Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings IPT reviews on programs and site status, as pertaining to supply chain, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver. Understanding deliverables, due dates and basic technical knowledge of the assigned systems.
  • Collaborates with internal functions, including Program, Operations, Quality and Engineering to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs and to NG policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance and supplier quality to understand systemic or major issues at suppliers that require coordination with site functions

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics
  • Solid understanding of supply chain processes and procedures
  • Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with Machining and Welding Industry, supporting Aerospace applications
  • CostPoint (Deltek) and/or SAP software programs experience
  • Experience supporting production centers in the Aerospace and/or Defense industry
  • Experience in Federal and Defense contracting requirements including ITAR, FAR and DFARS

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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