Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a supply chain planning analyst to support Airborne Surveillance Programs located at BWI. On the Mission Systems Sector team, you’ll contribute to our bottom line: providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to keep our world safe. Our employees strive to positively impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. There are opportunities to contribute to a wealth of programs including, but not limited to, advanced technologies in air, on land, undersea, in outer space, and in cyberspace. It’s unique work. It’s challenging and rewarding. But most of all, it is work that makes a difference. Join our team and launch your career. Northrop Grumman is seeking qualified and motivated professionals for the role of Supply Chain Planning Specialist with experiences in supply chain management and/or related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing). This is a fully on site position.
Responsibilities will encompass:
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
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: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00The 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 plus 2 years of experience in supply chain or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in supply chain or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- High School Diploma plus 6 years of experience in supply chain or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, in lieu of a degree
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Previous supply chain experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable timeframe
- Experience with Bills of Materials
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning
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