Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Secure Processing Operating Unit and is working in Linthicum, MD.
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)
- Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
- 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.
- Support Program proposal activities (BOE’s creation, CBOM review, etc)
- Work with other organizations to define and implement Product structure and inventory management process
- Support development of supply chain strategy – including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources, safety stocks, and buffer stocks
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Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist;
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field OR Master's degree and minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field.
- U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain a government Secret Clearance.
- Proficiently experienced in the use of MS Office Suite with expertise in MS Excel.
- SAP experience.
Preferred Qualifications for Sr 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 8 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or a related field
- Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or a related field
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a government Secret clearance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- SAP experience
- Supply chain, business or operations, or financial planning experience
- Earned Value Management Systems experience
- Control Account Manager certification
- Experience with federal and defense contracting requirements, including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR, and DFARS
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