Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · 3 days ago

On-siteManagement$87k–$131k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist is a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. The position will own and coordinate activities in support of material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management on an assigned program.

Responsibilities

Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
Oversee all Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and maintain link between various Supply Chain functions including Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics and Production Control.
Identify and mitigate program risks as they pertain to material requirements.
Oversee material program planning and execution through applicable phases to support prime program requirements: concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, retirement, etc.
Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategy.
Support completion of the bill of material including product and part definition, scrap and yield analysis, and order policies.
Maintain program line of balance and ensure supplier deliveries are aligned with production schedule.
Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence, ensuring 100% material availability.
Develop supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources, safety stocks, and buffer stocks.
Support vendor assessments for operational effectiveness.
Implement Supplier Performance Management Practices including Business Management Reviews, Scorecard Reviews, Supplier Surveys and Operational Assessments as appropriate.
Develop and maintain the monthly sales forecasts for selected programs.
Provide weekly status for forecasted sales for materials.
Aid in billing/invoice issues which are delaying invoices from being processed on time.
Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecast and ETC on select programs.
Provide Sales & Ops Materials Watch list input and compare to program forecasts. Identify any risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of 9 years of experience.
Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITARD.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.

Qualifications

Active Secret Security Clearance.
Experience with Earned Value Management preferred.
Aerospace and/or DoD experience.

Benefits

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.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

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.