Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Sunnyvale CA

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please submit your application. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required for Start:
No;
Clearance Type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, we have an opening for a supply chain planning analyst to join our team in Sunnyvale, California. This full‑time, On Site role supports the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors division and works on existing programs while exploring new opportunities to shape our portfolio.

• Lead a team responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of suppliers for the operating unit, managing all phases from supplier strategy and proposal through negotiation, award, execution, and ongoing supplier activities.
• Ensure suppliers meet committed schedules, terms, conditions, contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings to support mission success.
• Interface and collaborate with other functions of the program team.
• Analyze and aggregate supply/demand requirements.
• Plan and coordinate program requirements.
• Monitor and establish material inventory.
• Report CAM/EV.
• Address supplier capacity and/or production issues.
• Evaluate suppliers and note key performance indicators.
• Forecast material receipts and communicate variances to forecast.
• Create and release requisitions.
• Receive and review requirements for non‑standard parts.
• Analyze lead times and identify critical‑path procurements.
• Develop and understand proposal/execution strategy and structures.
• Maintain strong business acumen and operate in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Define and develop material strategy.
• Plan inventory, distribution requirements, production, material, and rough‑cut capacity for all products.
• Participate in make‑buy process, long‑term capacity and resource planning, product phase‑in/phase‑out, manufacturing ramp‑up, end‑of‑life management, and product‑line management.
• Analyze purchase material supply/demand position using MRP tools.
• Plan inventory levels based on Bill‑of‑Materials requirements and adjust supply requirements based on inventory.
• Interface with source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital, and other areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience in supply chain, business, or program management, or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems.
• ASCM/APICS Supply Chain Certifications.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in supplier onboarding and certification efforts.
• Extensive experience managing critical submarine industrial supply base.
• Extensive background in technical and engineering requirements for industrial and manufacturing contracts.

Salary range: $146,300 – $219,500.

Location:

Sunnyvale, California.