Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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Beavercreek, OH, USA
In-Office
57K-103K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Plans supply and demand, inventory levels, capacity, and material requirements for aerospace manufacturing programs. The role uses MRP tools to analyze purchase material positions, prioritize demand, coordinate schedule changes, integrate supply chain metrics, and support scrap, spare, and replacement planning. It also serves as a liaison between Global Supply Chain, Program Operations, and execution teams. Candidates need supply chain experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and eligibility for a Secret clearance; SAP and BOM experience are preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Aeronautics Systems is currently hiring a Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals in the GSC Demand Planning organization. This position will be located onsite in Dayton, OH.

As an employee of Northrop Grumman, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect. You know how to support an inclusive environment. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Job Responsibilities:

    • Long term capacity and resource planning.
    • Aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements.
    • Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
    • Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.
    • Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling.
    • Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.
    • Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of Global Supply Chain Schedules through strategic planning and execution.
    • Provide early visibility into purchase requisition requirements release constraints and material excess review.
    • Integrate metrics requirements for the Demand Planning Team.
    • Communicate program schedule deviations and ensure all impacts are coordinated with internal/external customers prior to implementation and execution.
    • Work on a team of individuals in a dynamic, fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs.

This position may be filled as a Level 1 or Level 2 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

    • A Bachelor’s degree; OR in lieu of degree a High School Diploma with 4 years experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment .
    • MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
    • Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

    • A Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; A Master’s degree with 0 years of experience supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; OR in lieu of degree a High School Diploma with 6 years experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment .
    • MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
    • Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with Bills of Materials
    • Experience in SAP
    • Experience with Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning

Primary Level Salary Range: $57,300.00 - $85,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

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, or a high school diploma with 4 years of supply chain or material planning experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, for the Associate level
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of supply chain or material planning experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience, for the Specialist level
  • Previous experience in supply chain
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access
  • Experience with Bills of Materials
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning

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.
  • 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.
  • 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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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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