Principal Inventory Planning Control - 16518-1

Relocation assistance is not available. An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required at time of application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and/or controls inventory of finished goods for sales warehouses, distribution centers, and factory mixing points to meet sales and distribution demand.
• Analyzes inventory levels, inventory positioning, and planned production and sales forecasts.
• Develops and maintains inputs to inventory system.
• Coordinates liquidation and transfer of stock to reflect cost, age, and demand.
• Initiates immediate actions in out-of-stock situations.
• Coordinates with traffic, production planning, and warehouse personnel to ensure appropriate routing, scheduling, and storing of goods.
• May use multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or a PhD with 1 year of experience; or an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Minimum of 3+ years experience working in Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP).
• 1 to 2 years of related production scheduling or Make Material Resource Planning (MRP) experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel (creating formulas, burn-down/metric charts).
• Experience in Jira.
• Experience in managing production shortages and reading Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)/Operating Bill of Materials (OBOM).
• Experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Understanding of Common Product Life-cycle Management (CPLM).
• Experience in property management and shipping materials/assets to suppliers.
• Transportation/shipping experience.
• Experience in production operations and production scheduling.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00. 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.

Schedule

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.