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Northrop Grumman Strategic Systems Division is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator 4. The position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
- 3-10 shift, Friday – Sunday ( 1st or 2nd shift)
- Position is onsite, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.
What You'll Get To Do:
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 materials.
- Provides administrative, technical, tactical and execution support in various aspects of the industry standard supply chain business process areas, primarily Goods Movement, Supply Chain Logistics, as well as Supply Chain Operations
- Tracks and stages Raw Material and Parts for Manufacturing Processes
- Experience in SAP Goods Issue and Goods Receiving transactions
- Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process
- Loads, unloads, and conveys materials and parts to multiple work sites, and performs a combination of tasks under specific direction which may include shipping and/or receiving
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and machines by hand; loads or unloads materials into or from trucks by hand
- Works closely with the Integration/Production Control team and shop floor with experience working in a warehouse environment
- Wraps and packs parts to send to on and offsite locations
- Provides status of material and/or parts during meetings or other required planning/status sessions
- Operate company-owned vehicles to execute pick-up and delivery of parts between Northrop Grumman sites/buildings, and offsite locations at times
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience in logistics support, classified part movement, shipping/receiving, warehousing and/or inventory control.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. and walk or stand for extended periods of time.
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one.
- Active DOD Secret Clearance with investigation completed in the last 5 years (to apply/start) with the ability to obtain and maintain a Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process.
- Proficient with MES, Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Power Point.
- Loads, unloads, and conveys materials and parts to multiple work sites, and performs a combination of tasks under specific direction which may include shipping and/or receiving.
- Opens containers using hand tools; counts and weighs materials and records information.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and machines by hand; loads or unloads materials into or from trucks by hand.
- Conveys materials using hand truck, forklift, or other devices; stacks or assembles materials; aids by lifting heavy objects by hand
- Works closely with the Integration team and shop floor.
- Delivers kits and chemicals and verify quantities and part numbers.
- Wraps and packs classified parts in preparation for part movement
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six years of experience in logistics support, classified part movement, shipping and receiving, warehousing, and/or inventory control
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and walk or stand for extended periods
- Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance with an investigation completed within the last five years
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access
- Proficiency with MES and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience loading, unloading, conveying, stacking, and assembling materials using hand trucks, forklifts, or other devices
- Experience working with integration or production control teams and on the shop floor
- Experience delivering kits and chemicals and verifying quantities and part numbers
- Experience wrapping and packing classified parts
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.
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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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