Production Controller

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Production Planner & Scheduler Level 2 to join our team in Hopkinton, MA. The selected candidate will serve as the primary focal point for material planning supporting Aeronautics Systems. The ideal candidate will have the ability to analyze historical data and set a vision for future sustainment ensuring the correct stock posture is readily available.

They will manage material spares of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) as well as Shop Replaceable Unit (SRUs) ensuring spares stock levels are correct, and material requisitions are within budgetary lines supporting AAQ-24 Program Requirements. In addition, the selectee will review and process purchase requisitions for materials deemed needed for sustainment as well as monitor and control cost data associated with budgets allocated to specific lines of accounting.

The position requires mature collaboration skills as cross‑function communication is key. The selectee will be a critical member of multifaceted progressive efforts including Project Managers, Engineers, Subcontract Administrators, Quality Assurance, Business Analysts, Technicians, and Senior Management.

• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with buyers ensuring component spares and material are available.

• Primary Point of Contact for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)

• Analyze and Advise material requirements considering engineering specifications and revisions, LRU/SRU technical drawings and Delivery Order schedules.

• Fiscal forecast of all materials on a monthly and quarterly basis resulting in no less/more than a 5% variance.

• Participate in monthly material baseline reviews ensuring supply postures are adequate in support of customers.

• Ability to research, analyze, and provide solutions to complex logistics concerns or problems related to material postures. Must also have the ability to communicate the solutions in a clear and concise manner.

• Collect large amounts of current and historical data to perform trend analysis on internal and external suppliers.

• Update various systems to reflect accurate information within a timely manner ensuring up‑to‑date visibility of stock levels.

• Control the flow of information, services, and assets between points of origin through the logistics life cycle.

• High School Diploma with 6 years of experience in supply chain management, material management, production and/or depot, and/or Enterprise Logistics;
  Associates Degree in related field with 2 years of experience in supply chain management, material management, production and/or depot, and/or Enterprise Logistics;
  Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2 years of experience in supply chain management, material management, production and/or depot, and/or Enterprise Logistics;
  Master’s degree in related field with 0-1 year of experience in supply chain management, material management, production and/or depot, and/or Enterprise Logistics.

• Must be proficient in collecting and analyzing data to create complex material requirements reports, material spend reports, and program material health charts.

• Experience in requesting quotes from…