Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Northrop GrummanAbout the 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 - 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.The Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain organization is dedicated to the most trusted, innovative, world class supply chain organization that provides values to our customers by empowering GSC team members to be agile while maintaining a competitive posture, ensuring confidence and continued award placement.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.
- Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available
- Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist:
- 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 0 year’s experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain special program access
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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