Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

## Description

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Supply Chain Planning Specialist based *on-site* in Sunnyvale, CA.. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity located in Sunnyvale, CA.

In this job, you will be:

• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting PO documentation throughout procurement process
• Understanding the breadth of the supply chain management scope (including materials management, procurement, subcontracts, material finance, and supplier management team)
• Understanding and supporting Earned Value Management reporting tasks
• Defining and developing material strategy
• Analyzing lead times and identifying critical path procurements
• Making sound decisions in a timely manner, displaying strong interpersonal skills, and having an agile mindset
• Responsible for the assessment of supply resources
• Understanding material cost variances and determining root causes and corrective actions for the variances
• Assisting, coordinating, and executing monthly material forecast planning and tracking
• Analyzing material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• Evaluating suppliers, addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues, and noting key performance indicators

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Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Planning Specialist

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of supply chain, material planning, general business, finance, or closely related experience

• Experience with customer service and demand flow

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working Production Programs

• Experience with cost accounting management (CAM)

• Currently have an active DoD security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.