Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Position Summary

Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Palmdale, CA.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No. Clearance type:
Secret. TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the time.

We are looking for a proactive supply chain professional to ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time. The role involves managing inventories, forecasting material needs, supporting product changes, and collaborating across multiple functions to resolve supply chain issues.

• Schedule:
  
  9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF. No teleworking available.
• Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time.
• Review on‑hand vs. required across products; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan where materials should be sent.
• Use MRP to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes.
• Use BOMs to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly.
• Forecast material needs and build delivery schedules so parts arrive when they’re needed.
• Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp‑ups, and end‑of‑life phase‑outs.
• Work with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements.
• Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time‑critical purchases, and work with suppliers to deliver on time and at the right quality.
• Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact.

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain special program access.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• An active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Special Program Access.

• Primary Level Salary Range: $30.29 – $45.48.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Opportunity for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses; long‑term incentives for senior positions.

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.