Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

About the role

The Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a Principle Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA and is in-office, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Defines and develops material strategy
• Responsible for the assessment of supply chain resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements
• Develops, coordinates, and executes material forecasting and delivery schedule
• Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management
• Led affordability, cost savings, and/or process improvement strategies
• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• Maintains inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements
• Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
• Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed
• Reviews requirements for non-standard parts
• Supports manufacturing production line, providing planned and unplanned requirements in an expedited manner
• Collaborate cross functionally with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production and other support functions
• Prioritize and communicate impacts of current and potential material shortages

Requirements

• 9 years of experience with a HS diploma, 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree
• Experience must be in supply chain, procurement, logistics or another relevant field
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Power Point
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multi-tasking
• Self-motivated and able to work as a teammate and independently
• Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Clearance with investigation completed in the last 5 years (to apply/start)
• Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting)

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
• Experience with ERP system, specifically SAP desired
• Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing
• MES Program Experience
• Experience working knowledge in production planning process
• Working knowledge with Total Quality Management and/or, Procurement, and/or Supplier Quality Assurance

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers 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.