Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) team, which is a part of the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division in the Mission Systems (MS) Sector.  This position will be a hybrid opportunity to the Linthicum, MD area.

This position will provide Global Supply Chain support for the Advanced Technology Business Unit, directly supporting 10+ USG Development Programs, 10+ Independent Research and Development (IRAD) programs, and multiple quick-turn USG proposals. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where they must understand all aspects of supply chain planning and be able to interact/collaborate with Business Unit Directors, Program Managers, Business Managers, as well with Engineering, Contracts, Operations and Quality Managers, Buyers, and Suppliers to cohesively drive successful program performance.  This position can be hired at either a Supply Chain Planning Specialist or a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist.

Job functions may include but are not limited to:

• Manage financial forecasts for assigned programs and drive monthly material receipts to achieve division/sector goals
• Present to internal decision-makers and represent ECD Global Supply Chain in program briefings such as weekly Page and Line meetings for assigned programs and Material Receipts Reviews
• Coordinate with the Program Management Office (PMO) to define and develop material strategy for each program
• Responsible for providing monthly Current Material Estimates (CMEs) at completion
• Participate in quick-turn certified proposals and manage GSC material, subcontractor, and labor content
• Create Bill of Estimates (BOEs), review Costed Bill of Materials (CBOMs) and participate in gathering and submitting data for Quest Runs
• Complete and manage Individual Subcontracting Plan (ISP) from proposal phase through execution
• Utilize reporting tools such as Material Cost Account Visibility (MCAV), WEBI Replenishments, Cognos, and SAP to maintain and manage subcontractor/material risks and opportunities
• Complete non-MRP requests (M922s) in support of material and service procurements
• Collaborate with Subcontracts and Procurement team to optimize delivery schedules
• Support Statement of Work (SOW) creation for subcontract activities
• Understand/ensure overarching goals of the division are being supported and specific ECD goals are achieved
• Solve problems of a moderate scope and complexity using established principles, theories, and concepts with adherence to organizational precedents and policies
• Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement and support implementation
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and on the job training to lower-level professionals
• Ability to work with less experienced Program Teams and provide a general level of guidance on processes and procedures

Basic Qualifications for the Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or Financial Planning/Forecasting
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications for the Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Experience as a GSC Planner on Development Programs in a quick-turn environment
• Experience with financial forecasting and managing multiple programs at once
• Experience with supply chain functions for proposals including BOEs, Quest, and ISPs
• Experience with supply chain r