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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Supply Chain Planning Specialists - Level 2. These are hybrid positions and will require on-site presence in Linthicum, MD.
Roles and responsibilities for Active RF OU Supply Chain Planner:
- Define and develop material strategy; aggregate and prioritize demand requirements; Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurement
- Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; plan inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products
- Analyze purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
- Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements; Create/reduce supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
- Participate in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
- Create/release requisitions; Receive/review requirements for non-standard parts
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or project management. Or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or project management.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and SAP
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active security clearance
- Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
- Experience working in an engineering environment
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, business, or project management; alternatively, 6 years of relevant experience without a degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Proficiency in SAP
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- Professional experience in a regulated industry, such as aerospace and defense, insurance, financial services, or telecommunications
- Experience working in an engineering environment
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
- Active security clearance
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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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