2026 Associate Logistics Planner/Logistics Planner

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
49K-89K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage spares, consumables, and inventories to support flight test programs. Track and report requirements, coordinate repairs, perform periodic inventory, process SAP transactions, prepare material requests, forecast budgets, and brief leadership and customers. Collaborate with goods movement teams and ensure schedule compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 is seeking an Associate Logistics Planner or Logistics Planner. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL. In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:

Responsibilities Include:

  • Ensuring spares and consumables are available to support flight test program.

  • Monitor, track, and report requirements to ensure schedule compliance.

  • Coordinating repairs of failed units for flight test and lab operations.

  • Manage and control the asset position of NG and customer inventories.

  • Perform periodic inventory in accordance with process documentation.

  • Collaborate with GSC Goods Movement and CTF to complete SAP transactions for SAP inventory management.

  • Track material issued and paybacks required.

  • Prepare Advanced Material Requests

  • Forecast and manage budget system

  • Briefing leadership and customer with status updates

The candidate will utilize tools such as SAP and CPLM. Verbal, writing, presentation, and leadership skills are essential. Candidate will be self-motivated, work independently, and work productively within a team environment. 

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Logistics Planner:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

  • Be majoring in or having majored in a Business, Supply Chain, Project Management or related degree

  • Have an active U.S. Government security clearance

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Logistics Planner

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution, or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience

  • Be majoring in or having majored in a Business, Supply Chain, Project Management or related degree

  • Have an active U.S. Government security clearance

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Have experience with military aircraft maintenance or logistics experience. 

  • Have an understanding of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) process and logistics modeling.

  • Have experience using CPLM and SAP

Pay Range:

  • Associate Logistics Planner: $49,400 – $74,200

  • Logistics Planner: $59,600 – $89,400

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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management or related field
  • Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree plus 2 years related experience (for Logistics Planner role)
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret)
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government clearance and Program Special Access
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and leadership skills; self-motivated and team-oriented
  • Experience using CPLM and SAP
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Experience with military aircraft maintenance or logistics
  • Understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and logistics modeling
  • Previous internship/co-op, work experience, leadership, or extracurricular activities; GPA 3.25+

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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