Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. 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. This position will be located in Promontory or Magna, UT and does require onsite work. FT remote work is not available.

In this job, you will:

• Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time.
• Review on-hand vs. required across products; 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.
• Use BOMs (Bills of Materials) to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.
• Forecast material needs and build delivery schedules so parts arrive when they’re needed.
• 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.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional years of supply chain, planning, or closely related experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional years of supply chain, planning, or closely related experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional years of supply chain, planning, or closely related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
• 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 years of supply chain, planning, or closely related experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional years of supply chain, planning, or closely related experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional years of supply chain, planning, or closely related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company.

• MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00
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.
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.