Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
• Represent GSC in ROSE negotiations, design reviews, and PDP sign offs to ensure complete and accurate information is incorporated in each stage of the process
• Review and hand off complete and accurate requisitions to the procurement team
• Support program by providing guidance, status, and support throughout the product lifecycle on behalf of GSC
• Coordinate with the GSCPMs to develop and communicate the material execution plans
• Support division material sales goals by creating the GSC material forecast and working cross functionally to drive accuracy to the forecast
• Creation and maintenance of the material masters within SAP to ensure proper planning and requirements generation can occur
• Identify and promptly communicate all deficiencies and deviations from plan and assure and manage actions required to correct them
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; Master's degree and 3 years’ experience; PhD and 1 years’ experience. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
•Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
•3+ years of in-depth experience with either Costpoint, SAP, ERP System and or other similar systems focused on MRP Functions and Transactions
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
•Prior work experience in Aerospace & Defense
•Experience working in CPLM
•Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project)
•Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
•Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or master's degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD and 1 year of experience; four additional years may substitute for a degree
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval within a reasonable period
- At least 3 years of in-depth experience with Costpoint, SAP, an ERP system, or similar systems focused on MRP functions and transactions
- Prior experience in aerospace and defense
- Experience working in CPLM
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with technical staff, peers, and customers
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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