Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance required: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
About the role
Northrop Grumman is seeking a qualified and motivated professional for the role of SR Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist supporting the Advanced Packaging Team within the Foundries, Testing, Advanced Packaging (FTAP) OU. The position is located in Linthicum, Maryland and will be filled contingent upon program award, expected in the next 1‑3 months. The role involves supply chain management and related functions such as business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Management of large subcontractors and general material suppliers
- Management of on‑time requisition release, purchase order placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule
- Management of material budgets for contract requirements
- Supporting baseline/EVMS requirements
- Accurate reporting and forecasting of material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
- Execution of duties as CAM to support program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
- Identification and management of program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements
- Analysis of material lead times and identification of critical‑path procurements
- Monitoring and addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues
- Supporting program proposal activities (BOE creation, CBOM review, etc.)
- Supporting the development of supply chain strategies—including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources
- Coordination of program activities between various supply chain management functions including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers, and suppliers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of supply chain and/or business management experience, or master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of supply chain and/or business management experience
- Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
- Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
- Experience with material receipt forecasting
- Experience with SAP
- U.S. citizen and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or Financial Planning
- Non‑MRP procurement experience
- Experience with proposals
- Material CAM experience
Pay
Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 – $168,200.00. The range is a general guideline; final offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and 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 reward individual contributions and share company results. 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