Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist 4. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

This position may be located at any major Space facility (Redondo Beach, CA; Chandler, AZ; Baltimore, MD; or Dulles, VA). Hybrid and/or full-time telework may be considered but is not preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Team Lead for assigned Category Management Team.
• Addresses product delivery uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Purchase Order.
• Manages and balances communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that Open Purchase Order information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets Program and stakeholder needs.
• Conducts on-site surveillance of supplier performance and conducts business reviews.
• Effectively manages a high-level / volume of complex suppliers.
• Prepares and manages reports on the status of open purchase orders.
• Communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves issues across all functional elements within the SP Sector, including the supplier.
• Updates MRP systems with status of open Procurement Orders.
• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Return to Green initiatives (RTG’s).
• Fosters collaboration among team members and between teams.
• Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements and identifies any potential delays to delivery.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• In lieu of a degree, additional 4 years of professional experience
• Experience with SAP/Tableau
• Understanding of the Procurement Process and Delivery Management Process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in inventory, manufacturing, procurement, contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience with supplier/delivery management and key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Previous experience in inventory, manufacturing, procurement, contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience with supplier/delivery management and key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Experience with SAP/ Cost-Point
• Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company
• Proven ability to apply risk-based thinking in support of strategic decision making
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00

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 o