Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 or Security Clearance

Position: Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 or 3 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

The Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position may be based in Palmdale, CA or Melbourne, FL. About Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain The Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization is committed to being a trusted, innovative, world-class supply chain that delivers value to our customers.

We empower our GSC team members to be agile while maintaining a competitive posture, ensuring customer confidence and continued award placement. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives today and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, advances human discovery, and deepens our understanding of the universe.

We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to help us invent the future-and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

You'll join a team of passionate professionals delivering real-world solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges. We take pride in meaningful work and in giving our employees opportunities to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we offer the right opportunities to fit your life and launch or advance your career.

* Location:

Palmdale, CA or Melbourne, FL

* Schedule:

9/80 work schedule - every other Friday OFF; no telework available
* Organization:
Global Supply Chain

Responsibilities include:

* Define and develop material strategies to support program and production needs.
* Assess supply chain resources; aggregate and prioritize demand requirements.
* Develop, coordinate, and execute material forecasts and delivery schedules.
* Participate in make/buy decisions, long-term capacity and resource planning, product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life and product-line management.
* Lead affordability, cost-savings, and/or process improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and meet manufacturing and test schedules.
* Analyze purchase material supply/demand positions using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.
* Analyze lead times and identify critical-path procurements.
* Work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery at required quality levels for critical components.
* Prioritize and communicate impacts of current and potential material shortages. Basic Qualifications (Level
2):
* Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience in Goods Movement, Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Logistics, Planning, or Project Management, or a Masters Degree with 0 years experience
- OR - 6 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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