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Northrop Grumman · 8 hours ago

Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - R10218827-2

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $168K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to enhance their supply chain operations. This role involves managing supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks and optimize supply chain processes.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage supplier performance and interface for MS Sector

Manage open orders, dock dates, and program communications/updates

Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, and expediting

Create and maintain Supplier Production Readiness Reviews (SPRR) and Supplier Business Reviews (SBR)

Define and develop material strategy for on-time supplier delivery

Proactively assess delivery risks and collaborate with Programs

Analyze, aggregate, and prioritize supply/demand requirements

Plan inventory, distribution, production, material, and rough-cut capacity

Participate in make/buy decisions, long-term capacity/resource planning, product phase-in/phase-out, ramp-up, end-of-life, and strategic agreements

Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to analyze purchase material supply/demand position

Plan inventory levels based on Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements and adjust supply as needed

Review requirements for non-standard parts, analyze lead times, and identify critical path procurements

Negotiate and manage supplier relationships, implement performance metrics, and support cross-functional teams in supply base risk/opportunity analysis

Ability to bring matters/issues to successful closure

Ability to regularly present information to senior level leadership

Experience with team collaboration and training peers

Experience in resolving problems with peers or customers

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSAPPWB ManufacturingASCM/APICS CertificationSix SigmaLean CertificationPMP CertificationMaterial Requirements PlanningProblem ResolutionTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, Operations, and/or related field; Masters degree and a minimum of 6 years Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, Operations, and/or related field

Experience in a program environment

Experience of PWB manufacturing

Experience working in SAP

Ability to travel 25% of the time

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance