Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 2 or Level 3)

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives around the world and advance human discovery. The Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain organization seeks a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 2 or Level 3) located in Palmdale, CA. The position is on a 2nd‑shift, 4/10 schedule (Monday–Thursday), is in‑office only (no telecommute/hybrid), requires approximately 10% travel, and necessitates an active DOD Secret clearance (investigation completed within the last 5 years). U.S. citizenship is required for this cleared role, and no relocation assistance is offered.

Responsibilities

• Defines and develops material strategy.
• Responsible for the assessment of supply chain resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes material forecasting and delivery schedule.
• Participates in make/buy process, long‑term capacity and resource planning; product phase‑in/phase‑out, manufacturing ramp‑up, end‑of‑life management and product‑line management.
• Leads affordability, cost savings, and/or process improvement strategies.
• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
• Monitors inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill‑of‑Materials (BOM) requirements.
• Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.
• Participates in long‑term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase‑ins as well as existing product line phase‑outs.
• Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed.
• Receives/reviews requirements for non‑standard parts.
• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
• Supports manufacturing production line, providing planned and unplanned requirements in an expedited manner.
• Collaborates cross‑functionally with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production and other support functions.
• Prioritizes and communicates impacts of current and potential material shortages.

Requirements

Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 2): 7 years of experience with a HS diploma, 3 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 1 year with a master’s degree. Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3): 9 years of experience with a HS diploma, 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a master’s degree. Experience must be in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or another relevant field. Proficient with Microsoft Suite (emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as a teammate. Capable of performing 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration, with ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Active DOD Secret clearance (investigation completed within the last