Responsibilities Include

Develop and analyze material requirements from engineering specification and production schedules.
* Analyze system data to prepare material requirements to include demand, spend plans, and monthly/quarterly financial material forecasts.
* Identify material shortage requirements and develop solutions to complex problems.
* Resolve schedule, material requirement or business system problems with cross-functional representatives as well as master schedules and production problems and negotiates lead times.
* Approve part or material requisitions and initiates production and purchase change orders. Responsible to ensure availability of all materials required to support completion of program repairs.
* Ensure timely and accurate material data collection to enable accurate material forecasting to support on-going production and repair activity.

Basic Qualifications:

For a level 2: Experience should be in a production and repair environment; Must have a High School diploma/GED and 7 yrs. of direct relevant experience in supply chain, material management or supplier management. A bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in supply chain, material management or supplier management may also be considered; a master's degree and 1 year of experience in supply chain, material management or supplier management may also be considered
* For a level 3: 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. or 9 years with High School Diploma/GED or direct relevant experience in supply chain, material management or supplier management.
* Proficiency in MS Office Excel.
* Must be proficient in collecting and analyzing data to create complex material requirements reports, material spend reports, and program material health charts.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field
* 3+ years of experience material analysis and/or planning in a production environment.
* Electronic System SAP material transaction experience preferred.
* Experience with material planning in an MRP situation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Access
Salary Range: $64,100 - $96,100
Salary Range 2: $79,100 - $118,700
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.