Northrop Grumman
Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Salt Lake City, UT
Jan 27, 2025
$78,700 - $118,100 a year
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10183380
Category: Global Supply Chain
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Positions Available: 2
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist based out of Salt Lake City, UT.
What you'll get to do:

• Financial responsibilities including EAC's (estimate at completion), material sales forecasting and cost account management (CAM) support
• Present to internal decision-makers and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in organization leadership briefings, program briefings, and supplier engagement
• Solve problems of a moderate scope and complexity using established principles, theories, and concepts with adherence to organizational precedents and policies
• Documenting and mitigating/realize Risks and Opportunities
• Create and document general supply and demand strategies in procurement plans to achieve program goals and objectives
• Identify and address critical material shortages to resolve or recover established program schedules and budgets
• Prioritize efforts and adjust to changing program needs and objectives with reasonable speed and efficiency
• Document procurement plans to achieve the program's material objectives and present to management for review and approval; maintain plan throughout course of procurement activity
• Coordinate with Procurement to optimize delivery schedules to achieve program goals and objectives
• Identify obstacles to excellence and highlight continuous improvement opportunities
• Represent GSC as a primary contact on program contracts or projects
• Interact with internal and external personnel on matters often requiring coordination within the Global Supply Chain organization
The ideal candidate must be professional, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), communicate written and verbally, exposure to proposal process, and have presentation skill set.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; Master's degree in a Business related field with 3 years of experience; or 9years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience as a planner in a manufacturing environment.
• Forecasting experience.
• Supply Chanin planning management and/or project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience with Government procurement processes and regulations; FAR/DFAR
• Lean or Six Sigma experience and/or certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems and practices.
• Experience as a planner working on Aerospace and Defense programs
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience supporting basis of estimate, price reasonableness, and commercial item determination.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, and VBA scripting)
• Procurement experience.
Salary Range: $78,700 - $118,100
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9e10b737-8171-4178-8c8a-09b5c8fe30ff
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Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
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