Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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Redondo Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
118K-176K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support global supply chain program management: track program metrics, CDRL status, forecasting, and labor; lead budgeted projects; define and execute material strategy; perform make-vs-buy and lifecycle transitions; synchronize inventory and mitigate critical procurements with sourcing, operations, and finance.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently hiring a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our Division’s Global Supply Chain team.

This position is based on site for a hybrid role in Redondo Beach, CA. This is not a remote/telecommuting position. No relocation will be provided.

Job duties include:

  • Day to day support to GSC PM regarding program metrics, CDRL status and completion, sales forecasting, and GSC labor while closely coordinating with/supporting other functions and IPT’s
  • May be assigned as a lead of projects that have budgetary and schedule requirements
  • Compiles and provides succinct status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports, oftentimes briefing leadership
  • Define and execute the material strategy, aligning supply resources with corporate objectives and product line priorities
  • Conduct make‑vs‑buy analysis and manage product phase‑in, phase‑out, manufacturing ramp‑up, and end‑of‑life transitions
  • Partner with sourcing, operations, and finance to synchronize inventory targets, resolve non‑standard part requirements, and mitigate critical‑path procurements

Basic Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree and 8+ years of supply chain, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, logistics or other relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of supply chain, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, logistics or other relevant experience
  • Has held a lead role on a project or implementation
  • Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
  • MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain or an MBA
  • CAM/EVMS experience
  • Experience in CDRL/SDRL tracking and reporting
  • Capture/Proposal experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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 or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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 and 8+ years of supply chain, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, logistics or relevant experience (or 12 years in lieu of degree)
  • Has held a lead role on a project or implementation
  • Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
  • MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master's degree in Supply Chain or an MBA
  • CAM/EVMS experience
  • Experience in CDRL/SDRL tracking and reporting
  • Capture/Proposal experience

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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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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