Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Supply Chain Planning Specialist

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: No

About the role

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.

Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

• 1st Shift, 12 hrs. - Fri, Sat, Sun.
• Position is in-office, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Lead 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.
• Collaborate cross functionally with supplier quality, engineering, quality, production and other support functions.
• Prioritize and communicate impacts of current and potential material shortages.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree; OR in lieu of degree a High School Diploma with 4 years experience in supply chain management, demand requirements, MES and SAP data management in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive in the dark.
• Must possess and maintain an active, in-scope Secret US Government Security Clearance. Final clearance required to start.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from date of submission; this is a condition of employment. Program access required to start.

Basic Qualifications (Supply Chain Planning Specialist)

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience. Experience must be in supply chain, procurement, logistics or another relevant field.
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working understanding of Global Supply Chain statement of work with an emphasis on Global Supply Chain Goods Movement & Logistics processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution.
• Experience with ERP system, specifically SAP desired
• Ability to work in MS 365, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.
• MES Program Experience.
• Experience working knowledge in production planning process.
• Working knowledge with Total Quality Management and/or, Procurement, and/or Supplier Quality Assurance.
• Excellent communication skills dealing with customers and suppliers
• Ability to obtain and maintain equipment licensing including but not limited to electric carts, forklift, reach lift.

Primary Level Salary Range

$63,000.00 - $94,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.