Sr Principal Supply Chain Logistics Specialist

Relocation assistance may be available. Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance (or higher) required. No travel required.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Logistics Specialist to join our Mission Data Management Product Support Team in Orlando, FL (onsite). The primary focus of this role is the efficient and compliant flow of goods, services, and information from points of origin through customer delivery to meet program, contractual, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will lead and execute standard logistics and supply chain processes, including material planning, replenishment, inventory management, shipping/receiving, and data/system administration, in support of Mission Data Management programs.

Responsibilities

Warehouse, Material Handling & Inventory Management

• Lead dock operations for loading and unloading of material, ensuring proper handling of sensitive electronic components, hazardous material, secured/classified material, and other special‑handling items.
• Ensure adherence to Dock‑to‑Stock standards and related material control practices.
• Oversee receiving operations, including verification of packing slips against purchase orders, line items, quantities, packaging, and delivery condition; ensure accurate and timely receipt transactions and staging of material.
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions for deliveries (e.g., temperature control, hazardous material requirements) and perform de‑trashing/repackaging as required.
• Direct put‑away/re‑induction of material to appropriate bin locations based on handling requirements, size, and inventory strategy; ensure accurate system transactions to maintain inventory location integrity.
• Oversee picking/kit‑pull activities from designated locations, ensuring correct part number, quantity, special handling, and accurate systematic transactions to maintain end‑to‑end material traceability.
• Manage consolidation of pulled material, auditing part markings, quantities, batch/lot data (as applicable), and packaging; resolve discrepancies and ensure all material is complete and properly staged before release to the next operation.
• Perform and/or oversee inventory management activities including DCMA cycle counts, reconciliation of discrepancies, and compliance with DFARS, ISO, AS9100, and other applicable standards.
• Utilize appropriate tools (e.g., ovens or other environmental controls, specialized storage) to maintain inventory in accordance with technical and customer requirements.
• Support projects to optimize inventory levels and material flow for both internal operations and external customer requirements.

Order, Kit & Production Support

• Convert planned orders into production orders, create and manage kits, request labels, and maintain production orders at the latest revision level.
• Release production orders to manufacturing to ensure factory readiness and uninterrupted material flow.
• Provide assistance to other material and logistics coordinators as assigned to support overall mission and schedule requirements.
• Ensure received parts/materials are staged appropriately for Quality Incoming Inspection and subsequent production use.

Shipping, Transportation & Documentation

• Manage outbound shipping operations including preparation and/or coordination of required shipping documentation in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and export requirements.
• Package parts in accordance with packaging instructions that adhere to military and commercial packaging guidelines, including MIL‑STD‑2073 and other applicable military standards.
• Create custom packaging using appropriate hand tools and power tools where needed to protect product quality and meet transportation requirements.
• Set up and manage shipments using Transportation Management Systems such as Ryder TMS, Exostar TMS, DCMA eTools, and EEMS.
• Coordinate with Property Management for shipment/receipt of tooling and equipment and ensure accurate property and asset tracking.
• Monitor receipt of items and maintain accurate shipment/receiving records; support Accounts Payable by providing shipment information needed for invoice processing.
• Order and maintain required shipping supplies and materials.
• Ensure understanding and application of export control requirements in support of shipments and material movements.

Systems, Data & Compliance

• Utilize enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, SharePoint and other electronic data systems) to process deliveries, manage inventory, maintain records, and support reporting and analysis.
• Ensure the creation, maintenance, and execution of standard logistics processes including replenishment systems, demand management, data interchange, and related functions.
• Apply knowledge of workbooks, procedures, and forms to maintain documentation and process standardization.
• Support compliance with IUID requirements, DFARS, ISO, AS9100, DCMA, and other applicable governmental and customer standards as required for material and logistics operations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 12 years of relevant supply chain, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of material replenishment systems and the technical attributes of supply management (planning, inventory control, demand management, and logistics execution).
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or similar system (e.g., SAP) to manage material, orders, inventory, and/or logistics.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or logistics operations with responsibility for inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance (or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced‑level knowledge and experience with the COLTS database or comparable logistics/maintenance management systems.
• Experience with IUID compliance, marking, and related processes.
• Experience with the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) or similar government procurement/portal systems.
• Experience providing risk management and guidance on warehouse, inventory, and shipping/logistics issues.