Principal Material Planning Analyst

Relocation assistance:
None.

Clearance required for start:
None. Clearance type:
Secret.

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. We seek individuals who possess bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey. We are looking for a seasoned, motivated Principal Material Requirements Planning Analyst to play a critical role in defining material requirements, analyzing program data to prepare material spend plans, and collaborating with other functional areas for program success.

The position demands high visibility, data analysis, and the preparation of presentations for senior management.

• Develop and analyze material requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules.
• Analyze system data to prepare material requirements, including demand, spend plans, and monthly/quarterly financial forecasts.
• Identify material shortage requirements and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Resolve schedule, material requirement, or business system problems with cross‑functional representatives, master schedules, and production issues, and negotiate lead times.
• Approve part or material requisitions and initiate production and purchase change orders, ensuring availability of all materials required to support program repairs.
• Ensure timely and accurate material data collection to enable accurate forecasting for ongoing repair activity.

• Experience in a production, repair, or depot environment; minimum High School diploma/GED and 9 years of direct relevant experience in supply chain, material management, or supplier management; or equivalent education and experience combinations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to create complex material requirements reports, material spend reports, and program material health charts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to work on‑site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in material analysis and/or planning in a depot or production environment.
• Experience with GOLD/MES/MRO/SAP‑S4 systems.
• Experience with material planning in an MRP situation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Access.

Selected candidates may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.