Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Material Program Mgmt.)

Responsibilities

• Develops supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman’s program and proposal execution.
• Manages the GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), and proposals through close-out.
• Captures and analyzes data on current awards and awards in pipeline to identify and capitalize on synergies at the operating and business unit level.
• Coordinates cross-functionally (with all program functions) to ensure supply chain commitments are met and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed.
• Aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering, or program management.
• Briefs the GSCPM on the status and issues affecting program performance: material indicated final, risks and opportunities, and schedule.
• Will be involved in special projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze and collect data on current awards and awards in pipeline to identify and capitalize on synergies at the operating and business unit level.
• Evaluate suppliers, addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues, and noting key performance indicators.
• Achieve material sales goals (Inventory Receipts).
• Support on-time delivery performance of suppliers within programs of responsibility (Supplier OTD >95%).
• Insert strategic supply chain tools at proposal stage to streamline execution at program award and capitalize on existing supplier relationships and supplier health.
• Coordinate and prepare program material financial forecasting and reporting, the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

Requirements

• Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience.
• Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management monthly reporting.
• Proficiency with SAP or Similar Material Resource Planning tool.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting).

Qualifications

• US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Skills

• Professional Certifications in Earned Value Management or Project Management (a plus).
• Experience in the following disciplines include and are not limited to Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing, Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management and Production.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

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