[Hiring] Sector Demand Planning & SIOP Lead @Northrop Grumman

Role Description

The Demand Planning & SIOP Lead is responsible for developing and leading the strategic roadmap and implementation plan for all demand planning and SIOP activity across the Defense Systems sector. This role will be charged with collaborating across functions to integrate all forecasting, demand planning, and long-term capacity planning and scheduling into a sector-wide process.

• Forecasting & Demand Planning
  • Develop and implement sector-wide governance, standards, and processes for best-in-class program forecasting, demand planning, and demand management.
  • Work with Business Development, Contracts, Program Management, and Global Supply Chain to develop and maintain unconstrained demand plans for material, program, and labor forecasting and long-term planning.
  • Evaluate and recommend capital investment projects to close capacity gaps on the longer-term planning horizon.
  • Influence, guide, and train site planning teams on using the MRP system for demand input to drive downstream planning activity and teams.
  • Create and standardize an Advanced Material Planning (AMP) process for proactive material planning and risk mitigation.
  • Work with manufacturing teams to integrate capacity planning and scheduling into long-term planning.
• Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP)
  • Create a standard SIOP process and playbook to be used across the sector.
  • Chair the SIOP process, aligning sales forecasts, inventory policies, and operational capabilities into a single, executable plan for each site.
  • Facilitate cross-functional SIOP meetings, drive consensus on demand and supply balancing, and secure senior leadership approval of the final plan.
  • Track SIOP performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plan quality.
  • Assist sites in developing and implementing an S&OE cadence to track performance against the approved SIOP plan.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodologies to improve plan reliability and reduce manufacturing lead times.
  • Lead regular performance reviews and drive corrective action plans.
  • Serve as the POC for the SAP/S4 implementation project for all demand planning and SIOP activity and functions.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing planning organization.
  • Establish clear KPIs, career development paths, and succession plans for the team.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with engineering, business development, and program management to incorporate new product introductions into the IMS and SIOP.
  • Work closely with finance on integrating AOP into the SIOP plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, matrixed teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex planning concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong quantitative skills; comfortable with statistical forecasting, simulation modeling, and scenario analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
• At least 3 years in a senior planning, scheduling, or SIOP leadership role.
• ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Cost Point).
• Experience working with data analytics tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience working with Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) systems.
• Proven application of Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC principles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high performing teams.
• Proven ability to take ownership and be accountable with an “owners” mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional self-starter attitude, and the ability to produce in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance up to Top Secret.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or a related field.
• ASCM or APICS certified – CPIM or CSCP.
• Experience in high mix, low volume or make-to-order environments.
• Background in leading SIOP implementations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.