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Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$87k–$131k/yrFull-time

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required for this role. Travel is expected, approximately 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist for our Supply Chain department at the Elkton, MD location. The Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for Government and commercial customers, serving as a hub for engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

This role is a leadership position with a focus on project and supply chain management, ensuring material requirements, cost accounting, and supplier management align with program goals. The position promotes safety and the use of Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management functions, coordinating with buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers, and suppliers.
  • Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
  • Oversee all Supply Chain Management activities to meet program requirements, maintaining links between Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics, and Production Control.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks related to material requirements.
  • Oversee material program planning and execution through all phases: concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, and retirement.

Material Management

  • Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategies.
  • 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 align with the production schedule.
  • Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence, ensuring 100% material availability.
  • Responsible for program materials through acceptance.

Supplier Management

  • Develop supply chain strategy, including supplier development and risk management (e.g., secondary sources, safety stocks, buffer stocks).
  • Support vendor assessments for operational effectiveness.
  • Implement Supplier Performance Management Practices, including Business Management Reviews, Scorecard Reviews, Supplier Surveys, and Operational Assessments.

Materials Finance

  • Develop and maintain monthly sales forecasts for selected programs.
  • Provide weekly status updates for forecasted sales for materials.
  • Assist with billing/invoice issues delaying timely processing.
  • Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecast and ETC on select programs.
  • Act as an SME for the development and maintenance of month-end material forecast and ETC finance deliverables.
  • Provide input for the Sales & Ops Materials Watch list and compare it to program forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience may substitute for years of experience.
  • 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Ability to acquire a Security Clearance, requiring U.S. Citizenship.

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

  • Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience may substitute for years of experience.
  • 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Ability to acquire a Security Clearance, requiring U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management.
  • Aerospace and/or DoD experience.

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

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

Base salary offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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