Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Tactical Fighters Business Unit. This position is working in our Baltimore, MD facility.
The Supply Chain Planning Specialist's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.
- Manage material budget for contract requirements. Supporting baselining/EVMS requirements.
- Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s) (Cognos, CMEs, IPRS)
- Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
- Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
- Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.
- Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
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Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist;
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field OR Master's degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field.
- Experience in MS Office Suite with expertise in MS Excel.
- SAP experience
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:
- Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or Financial Planning.
- Experience in Earned Value Management Systems
- Control Account Manager (CAM) certification
- Experience in Federal and Defense contracting requirements including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR and DFARS.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or a related field; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including expertise in Microsoft Excel
- SAP experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret clearance
- Previous experience in supply chain, business, operations, or financial planning
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems
- Control Account Manager certification
- Experience with federal and defense contracting requirements, including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR, and DFARS
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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