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Northrop Grumman

Principal or Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Buffalo, NY

Requisition ID: R10162385
Category: Global Supply Chain
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Location: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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Clearance Type: None
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Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Positions Available: 1
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. Defines and develops material strategy. Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products. Participates 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. Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements. Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements. Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments. Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs. Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed. Creates/releases requisitions. Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements. This position will be worked at our facility in Buffalo, NY and can be hired at a level 3 or a level 4.

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Basic Qualifications Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (03):

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of supply chain, general business, finance, or sales experience or master's degree with 4+ years of supply chain, general business, finance, or sales experience ; will consider 4+ years of experience in supply chain, general business, finance, or sales (10+ years) in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
* Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and/or repair depot environment
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* Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
* Experience purchasing material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Preferred Qualifications:

CAM experience and certification
* Knowledge of Supply Chain process strongly preferred
* Financial background in financial executions - Earned Value Management, Return To Greens, Material Forecasting and Variance Analysis
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings
* Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities
* Experience in SAP (MES) (or related)
* Experience working with radar related technologies
* Material management experience
* Experience with cost, schedule, variance reporting
* People leadership and familiarity with DOD Operations
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (04):

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of supply chain, general business, finance, or sales experience or master's degree with 8+ years of supply chain, general business, finance, or sales experience ; will consider 4+ years of experience in supply chain, general business, finance, or sales (14+ years) in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
* Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and/or repair depot environment
* (US Citizenship is required.)
* Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
* Experience purchasing material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Preferred Qualifications:

CAM experience and certification
* Knowledge of Supply Chain process strongly preferred
* Financial background in financial executions - Earned Value Management, Return To Greens, Material Forecasting and Variance Analysis
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings
* Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities
* Experience in SAP (MES) (or related)
* Experience working with radar related technologies
* Material management experience
* Experience with cost, schedule, variance reporting
* People leadership and familiarity with DOD Operations
Salary Range: $80,600 - $121,000
Salary Range 2: *$99,900 - $149,900
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.

Client-provided location(s): Buffalo, NY, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10162385
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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