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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain a strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced development environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers and non-traditional supply base.
* Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements.
* Interface with the supply base to track orders and resolve issues.
* Support Statement of Work (SOW) creation for subcontract activities
* Develop, coordinate, and execute material forecasting and delivery schedule.
* 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
Basic Qualifications:
Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 5):

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 12 years of supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; OR 16 years of supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; OR a master's degree and 8 years of supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
* Ability to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversight
* Experience with material forecasting and variance reporting
* Active DoD Secret clearance
* US citizenship
* Ability to obtain PAR
Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience leading supply chain, subcontracts, supplier management, procurement, or project management.
* An interest in and enthusiasm for developing and leading trainings, as well as supporting and mentoring teammates as they grow in their role.
* Experience with Supply Chain functions for proposals including BOEs, Subcontractor Content, and the QUEST system.
* CAM Certification / Earned Value Management Reporting experience
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
* Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced engineering environment
* Experience with SAP/SAR Program
* Previous defense experience
Salary Range: $105,100 - $157,700
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.