Material Planner

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
No

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Material Requirements Planner within the Production & Material Control Team located in Baltimore, MD
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This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from Baltimore, MD. You must reside within driving distance of our BWI Facilities due to the requirement to be on-site when needed.

• Analyze manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements based on needs of assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts or materials, production set ups, engineering changes and enterprise supplies

• Resolve schedule, material requirement and business system problems with cross-functional representatives

• Load and maintain Master Production Schedules into SAP

• Review part or material requisitions for release to procurement

• Analyze revision notices for incorporation into purchase order and production orders

• Resolve master schedule and production problems, and review and update lead times with manufacturing cells

• Monitor and help to maintain Grouping, Pegging and Distribution (GPD) for default

• Work with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Operations Project Management, Manufacturing, Inventory, Engineering and Mission Assurance stakeholders to ensure schedule compliance to government requirements and Command Media procedures

• Run reports and provide program status to provide visibility to stakeholders

• Coordinate project closeout activities

• Support and analyze Requests for Pricing Information (RPIs) for BOM and Material Master accuracy

• Lead projects that ensure schedule integrity and realism, and improve Master Production Schedule Performance

• Lead projects that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Develop and deliver MRP-related training for internal customers and department staff

• Support and drive Operations and MRP visions

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Operations, MRP, or Supply Chain;
  Master’s degree with experience in Operations, MRP, or Supply Chain; 6 years of experience in Operations, MRP, or Supply Chain may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

• Experience with SAP Material Planning transactions or similar integrated ERP system

• Experience working with MRP fundamentals

• Working knowledge of Supply Chain

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or STEM field preferred

• Experience with Defense Industry and Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR)

• Intermediate MS Excel and data analysis skills

• APICS CPIM certification

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the…