Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Technical Coordinator Level 2 or 3 to provide support to our team in our Palmdale, CA location.
- 1st Shift 5:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Thursday.
- Position is onsite, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.
Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process. Provides technical, tactical and execution support in various aspects of the industry standard supply chain business process areas primarily Supply Chain Manufacturing and Supply Chain Logistics, as well as Supply Chain Business Operations. These employees are primarily responsible for the manual movement, shipping and receiving of materials.
Essential Functions:
- Preparing and/or coordinating required shipping documentation.
- Storage, tracking, and issuing inventories.
- Coordinates with Property Management for shipping/receiving tooling and equipment.
- Monitoring receipt of item at receipt and maintains shipment/receiving records.
- Assist Accounts Payable in processing Invoices by providing shipment information.
- Ensure received parts/materials are staged for Quality Incoming Inspection.
- Ordering of needed shipping supplies.
- Knowledge of Workbooks, procedures, and forms.
This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications Level 2:
- High School Diploma/GED and 2 yrs relevant work experience in shipping/receiving, and/or inventory control and/or manufacturing environment
- Ability to obtain special program access.
- This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Must possess and maintain an active, in-scope Secret US Government Security Clearance. Final clearance required to start.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
- High School Diploma/GED and 4 yrs relevant work experience in shipping/receiving, and/or inventory control and/or manufacturing environment
- Ability to obtain special program access.
- This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Must possess and maintain an active, in-scope Secret US Government Security Clearance. Final clearance required to start.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in operating a forklift and other types of freight moving equipment.
- Experience with safely loading and unloading trucks.
- Experience with setting up shipments and/or coordinating with transportation brokers.
- Experience with classified white-glove shipping requirements.
- Experience with using an MRP system for storing and issuing inventory.
- Previous experience with inventory with shelf life and/or out-time controls.
- Experienced user of MS Office computer programs to accomplish reports, logs, and briefings.
- Hazmat training and experience is highly desired.
Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00The 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of relevant experience in shipping and receiving, inventory control, or a manufacturing environment for Level 2
- Four years of relevant experience in shipping and receiving, inventory control, or a manufacturing environment for Level 3
- Ability to obtain special program access
- Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
- Active, in-scope Secret U.S. Government security clearance, with final clearance required to start
- Forklift and freight-moving equipment operation experience
- Experience safely loading and unloading trucks
- Experience setting up shipments or coordinating with transportation brokers
- Experience with classified white-glove shipping requirements
- Experience using an MRP system for storing and issuing inventory
- Experience managing inventory with shelf-life or out-time controls
- Experience using Microsoft Office for reports, logs, and briefings
- Hazmat training and experience
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