Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a dedicated Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A03). This position will be based out of Baltimore, MD.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist (SCPS) will provide support from a Global Supply Chain perspective for the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Division.  Specific duties would include but are not limited to:

• Supporting ECD Programs and Proposals from a GSC perspective with limited to no Management oversight.

• Collaborate with various organizations such as Contracts, Program Office, Business Management, E&P and other GSC ECD personnel etc. to:

  • Develop/understand the proposal/execution strategy and structures

  • Develop Key Suppliers/sources for entry into key programs and Industry Technology areas

  • Review and understand supplier proposals

  • Review and work Costed Bill of Materials and BOEs

  • Completion and management of ISP from proposal phase through execution

  • Review Shop Orders and support execution through receipt

  • Define and develop material strategy for each program

  • Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program/s (Material Receipt Tool, CMEs, IPRS)

  • Interface/collaborate with other functions of the program team

  • Understand/ensure the overarching goals of the division are being supported as well as the GSC organization

  • 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.

  • Interface with supply base

  • Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement and support implementation

  • Support Statement of Work (SOW) creation for subcontract activities

  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and on the job training to lower level professionals

  • Ability to work with less experienced Program Teams and provide a general level of guidance of processes and procedures, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, business management and/or manufacturing (OR 2+ years with a PhD; OR 4+ years with a Master's degree; OR 8+ years with an Associate's degree; OR 10+ years with a high school diploma)

• Ability to be agile and work in a fast passed engineering environment

• Ability to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversight

• MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or financial planning

• Experience in Federal and Defense contracting requirements including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR and DFARS.

• Experience leading multiple teams at once

• Experience coaching to implementing change with demonstrated results

• Experience with SAP/SAR Program

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