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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2/3 - R10213373

Rocket Center, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $96K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in the defense sector, seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to manage program subcontracts, materials, and services. The role involves leading integrated program teams to achieve material-related objectives while managing risks and ensuring quality and budget compliance.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Convey to the Program Manager and IPT a full understanding of the materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plan

Lead the IPT and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing material risks and opportunities

Ensure program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives are met by managing and directing the activities of IPT members, the Procurement Team and external suppliers and customers

Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies

Manage the Make/Buy process

Manage material risks and obsolescence

Track and communicate performance against program financial objectives (budget performance, sales and EBIT)

Identify and promptly communicate all deficiencies and deviations from plan and assure and manage actions required to correct them

Represent Supply Chain Management to Customers, Program Management and NG Management

Support internal and external audits

Manage material-related proposal activity including line-loss and quotation requests

Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance

Promote a focus on safety and utilize Lean, PES or Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation to emphasize continuous improvement

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementCostpointSimilar ERPMaterial ControlLeanPESSix SigmaMS OfficeGovernment Contracting KnowledgeLeadership Experience

Required

This role places a strong emphasis on skills and experience. We will consider candidates who meet one of the following criteria: a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years' experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree with 0+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field

Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system

MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance

This role places a strong emphasis on skills and experience. We will consider candidates who meet one of the following criteria: a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field; or a master's degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or a closely related field

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of production, material control and financial procedures and systems (such as Proposal, Line of Balance, EAC, and Sales Forecasting)

Two (2) or more years directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or related discipline with some degree of leadership experience

Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance

Some travel may be required