Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None 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.

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 Supply Chain Planning Specialist (level
2) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals at our San Diego, CA location. This position will require you to be onsite fulltime.

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, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

What you'll get to do:

Develop supply chain strategy and lead activities for GSC in all phases of planning and execution

Manage suppliers on cost, schedule, quality, and performance

Assess material shortages, flag time-critical purchases, and drive acceleration

Manage, report, and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
Managing the material budget for contract requirements while supporting baseline/EVMS requirements

Maintain delivery performance metrics

Coordinate cross-functionally, directs communication, coordinates with Suppliers, and integrates efforts across all GSC functions

Align project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community

Brief the GSCPM, Program Management, and Operations on the status, Risk & Opportunities, and issues affecting GSC program performance

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; A Master's degree ; OR in lieu of degree a High School Diploma with 6 years experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems

Knowledge/experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cost, schedule, variance reporting

Proficient excel and analytical skills

Control Account Manager (CAM) experience and certification

Experience with Federal and Defense Contracting requirements including FAR/DFARSExperience with Supply Chain metrics, and driving performance to targets

Demonstrated ability to influence team members, interact with peers and all levels of management in the organization#MPR#GSCCMPWhat We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits…