[Hiring] Supply Chain Planning Specialist @Northrop Grumman

Role 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.

As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3 or Level 4, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The ideal candidate will be based at the Mclean, VA site, though remote applicants may also be considered.

• Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time.
• Review on hand vs. required material; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan where materials should be sent.
• Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes.
• Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs.
• Work with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements.
• Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time-critical purchases, and work with suppliers to deliver on time and at the right quality.
• Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact.
• Partner with sourcing, operations, and finance to synchronize inventory targets, resolve nonstandard part requirements, and mitigate critical path procurements.
• Work with senior Supply Chain Planners to define, develop, and execute material procurement strategies based upon program-defined requirements and schedules.
• Support evaluation of Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements to build required inventory levels and use BOMs to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.
• Responsible for evaluating Supply Chain planning, progress, or issues utilizing metrics and reporting performance to senior Supply Chain Planners and Supply Chain management staff.
• Participate 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.
• Support long term capacity and resource planning to accommodate new product introductions while maintaining efficient utilization of existing assets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated leadership and project ownership within supply chain roles or teams.
• Deep expertise with MRP systems and advanced ERP functions.
• Advanced data analytics skills, including dashboard creation and complex reporting.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience creating clear, impactful presentations.
• Experience with advanced ERP systems such as Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle, along with proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
• Skilled in data visualization and reporting platforms like Power BI or Tableau to support data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

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

Salary Information

• Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $141,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $176,300.00

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.

Application Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.