Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 2) to support on-site at our Elkton, Maryland location.

The role of the Supply Chain Manufacturing Specialist encompasses the effective scheduling, oversight of production processes, and the actual manufacturing of products, thereby enhancing value through various operations such as moving, separating, forming, machining, and chemical treatments. This position is crucial in guaranteeing that deliverable products are produced to meet customer demands. Additionally, the specialist is tasked with overseeing the creation of custom-engineered products, which are specifically designed, developed, and manufactured in alignment with unique customer requests or contractual obligations. Furthermore, they are responsible for managing and developing production protocols, monitoring production performance, and ensuring the proper handling of information, materials, equipment, and facilities, all while adhering to regulatory standards.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Primary Job responsibilities Include:

• Identify raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications, schedules, and bills of material (BOMs)

• Generate and track purchase requisitions to support future build needs 

• Actively status Purchase Orders (POs) across assigned programs to ensure adherence to schedule, quantity, and invoicing timing

• Track material quality and initiate actions to extend or eliminate expiring material

• Coordinate with material program management, purchasing, production, logistics, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate quantities of materials are always on hand

• Support and assist activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process

• Able to resolve complex issues in a proactive, creative, and analytical manner

• Has strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Can help identify risks and determine mitigation strategies and has a mindset of continual improvement

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