Principal/Sr Principal Logistics Planner

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions is working to develop next generation high performance computing systems to meet the mission demands of the NGMS Networked Information Solutions (NIS) business. Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation including our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate for gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.

The Advanced Technology Lab of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Logistic Planner. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Transformational Technology Business Area. Transformational Technology is focused on developing state-of-the-art next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

Qualified Logistics Planner will have experience with some of the following responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Test Execution, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping.
• Works collaboratively to establish a lab operation baseline and determines sparing and support equipment requirements,
• Reviews technical data related to types of equipment used in the lab, utilization rates, calibration timelines, and product roadmaps.
• Manages and controls the asset position of USG inventories.
• Utilization of SAP Materials management and other inventory management systems
• Maintain internal stock of lab consumable material and parts.
• Develop a plan for periodic review of assets activity (e.g., in use, idle, at calibration, needs repair/upgrade, awaiting final disposition, etc., across multiple labs.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for tracking test assets.
• Review, analyzes and implement processes surrounding packaging, shipping, and receiving material.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

This position can be filled at either the Principal (A3) Logistics Planner or Senior Principal Logistics (A4) Planner level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Logistics Planner:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area (BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred) with 6 years of experience or 4 years with MS. Four (4) years of related experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• Experience in one or more of the following: Asset Tracking, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Performing Audits.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Logistics Planner:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area (BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred) with 10 years of experience or 8 years with MS.  Four (4) years of related experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree .
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• Experience in one or more of the following: Asset Tracking, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Performing Audits.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Sr. Principal Logistics Planner:

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and electronic test consumables
• Experience working in R&D environments.
• Existing TS/SCI with CI/FS polygraph.

This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Annapolis Junction, MD, MD, USA.

Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $117,700 USD

Salary Range 2: $92,900 USD - $146,000 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.