Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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 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 has an opening for a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in our San Diego, CA location supporting the program portfolio within the Communications Solutions BU. This position is Onsite located in San Diego, CA. We are unable to accommodate a full-time remote arrangement.

An incredible opportunity for an individual to work hand-in-hand with program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality and engineering! The selected individual should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

• Develops supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
• Manages the GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), proposal through close-out. Coordinates interdepartmental activity, directs communication, coordinates with Suppliers, and integrates efforts across all GSC functions.
• Coordinates cross-functionally (with all program functions) to ensure supply chain commitments are met and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed.
• Leads supply chain execution and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and issue resolution.
• Aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering, or program management.
• Briefs the GSCPM on the status and issues affecting program performance:
  Cost, risks and opportunities, and schedule.
• Will be involved in special projects and continuous improvement activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain/business management or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain/business management. We will also consider a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience in financial reporting/forecasting
• US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security clearance