Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsPrincipal Supply Chain Planning SpecialistUnited States-California-Redondo Beach +1 moreNo longer accepting applications.Job IDR10239217Start your future with a new mission: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS). As a part of the NGMS Team you’ll join experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. Together we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It’s unique work. It’s challenging and rewarding. But most of all, its work that makes a difference.Mission Systems Category Management Team is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, reporting to the RF, Digital, and Foundry Category Manager. This position is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts on schedule to support our customers and has visibility at all levels of the enterprise. This position can be worked out of Redondo Beach, CA or Linthicum, MD NG facilities.Position Summary / Responsibilities:The Category Management Planning Specialist will be supporting multiple programs with the RF, Digital and Foundry Category Suppliers across the Mission Systems Sector by aligning program needs and Sector Strategies.Manage supplier performance and interface for MS SectorManage open orders, dock dates, and program communications/updates.Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, and expediting.Provide status and solutions on emerging issues with program supply chain personnel. Develop Return to Green (RTG) and milestone plans as necessary.Create and maintain Supplier Management Plans (SMP), Supplier Production Readiness Reviews (SPRR), Supplier Business Reviews (SBR), and assist with Enterprise Strategic/Sourcing Agreements (LTPA/LTSA).Define and develop material strategy for on-time supplier delivery.Proactively assess delivery risks and collaborate with Programs.Analyze, aggregate, and prioritize supply/demand requirements.Plan inventory, distribution, production, material, and rough-cut capacity.Participate in make/buy decisions, long-term capacity/resource planning, product phase-in/phase-out, ramp-up, end-of-life, and strategic agreements.Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to analyze purchase material supply/demand position.Plan inventory levels based on Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements and adjust supply as needed.Review requirements for non-standard parts, analyze lead times, and identify critical path procurements.Negotiate and manage supplier relationships, implement performance metrics, and support cross functional teams in supply base risk/opportunity analysis.Ability to bring matters/issues to successful closureAbility to regularly present information to leadershipExperience with team collaborationExperience in resolving problems with peers or customers#MPRBasic Qualifications:Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program GSC experience; Masters degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program GSC experienceExperience working in SAP, MS OfficeExperience managing suppliersAbility to travel 25% of the timeU.S. CitizenshipAbility to obtain and maintain a secret ClearancePreferred qualifications:ASCM/APICS Supply Chain CertificationSix Sigma or Lean certificationsPowerBIPMP trained or certifiedExperience with program management, manufacturing, or quality assurance.Current active DOD Secret Clearance