Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Job in
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20900, USA
Listing for:
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement / Purchasing, Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to join the Mechanical Category Management (MCM) Team in the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Global Supply Chain (GSC) Organization. This MCM Supplier Lead Position is supplier facing focused and shall have responsibilities to coordinate and execute on supplier management tasks within the larger category team. Candidate shall have responsibility to organize activities, status and report on various supplier related tasks.
This role will require periodic travel to support supplier visits and meetings with their ownership/leadership for the benefit of the category and programs. Position shall include responsibility for tasks pertaining to management of key critical suppliers within the mechanical portfolio.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Supplier Lead based out of Baltimore, MD. This role can be hybrid or fully remote if you are located in Maryland.
What You’ll get to Do:
Provide status and discuss emerging issues with program supply chain personnel. Provide milestone plans as necessarySocialize performance Scorecards with suppliers. Discuss trends and Return to Green (RTG) plans with suppliersSocialize new upcoming programs and forecasts with suppliersPromote supplier capital investment based on forecast opportunityResponsible to facilitate Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews between Northrop Grumman Engineering and supplierServe as Program Liaison to supply base. Investigate and resolve issues regarding open purchase ordersFacilitate meetings with supplier, technical community and programsFacilitate supplier requests for drawing actionEnsure supplier accountability (reservation of rights letters, etc.) when requiredSupport sourcing direction (Capacity assessment, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) metrics and issues, Risk & Opportunity)Responsible for generation and upkeep of Supplier Management Plans and risk mitigation issues for key critical suppliersOnsite engagement at MCM suppliers located in the Baltimore area on a weekly basis, estimated at 1-2 visits per weekBasic Qualification for MCM Supplier Lead:
Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in supply chain operations, business management and/or mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering:
Master’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience in supply chain operations, business management and/or mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering.US CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications for MCM Supplier Lead:
Prior roles that are relevant to the supply chain, business management, mechanical procurement, mechanical engineering, or manufacturingHistory with external supply baseThe ability to work as part of a team and collaborate within the Global Supply Chain (GSC), Program and other stakeholder teamsExperience with related processes and tools affiliated with function (SAP, PLM) and Microsoft suiteShould have experience with mechanical fabrication methods and hardware product developmentExperience with Vacuum Braze and Additive Manufacturing processes is a plusWhat We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.…
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