RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Fighters Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector supporting the ATP Production and Punching Dragons Programs.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is a motivated self-starter in Baltimore, MD.

Roles and responsibilities include:

•        Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.

•        Manage material budget for contract requirements.  Supporting baselining/EVMS requirements.

•        Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)

•        Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities

•        Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.

•        Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

•        Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.

•        Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.

•        Support Program proposal activities (BOE’s creation, CBOM review, etc)

•        Support development of supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources.

•        Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.

•        Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ; or a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management in; A high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services
• SAP experience
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, DFAR and ITAR
• Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
• Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
• Negotiation experience
• CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles certified
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current 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 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. In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.