Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - R10218823 jobs in United States
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Northrop Grumman · 4 days ago

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - R10218823

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that provides innovative solutions to complex global security challenges. They are seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who will be responsible for financial management, risk mitigation, and developing supply and demand strategies to achieve program goals and objectives.

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Responsibilities

Financial responsibilities including EAC’s, material sales material sales forecasting and cost account management (CAM) support
Ability to present to internal and external decision-makers and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in Program Management Reviews, organization leadership briefings, customer briefings, and supplier engagement
Ability to solve complex supply chain problems using established precedents and policies
Identifying, documenting, and mitigating/realizing Risks and Opportunities
Create and document supply and demand strategies in formal plans to achieve program goals and objectives
Identify and address, critical material shortages to resolve or recover established program schedules and budgets
Ability to prioritize efforts and adjust to quickly changing program needs and objectives
Develop and document project plans to achieve program material objectives with consideration to overall business unit objectives, risks and opportunities
Coordinate and optimize delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve program, business unit, and company goals and objectives
Challenge and overcome obstacles to excellence and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Represent GSC as a prime contact on program contracts or projects
Interact with internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between 2 or more organizations

Qualification

Global Supply Chain experienceEarned Value Management SystemsProject Management experienceMicrosoft Office SuitePlanningInventory Management certificationProject Management Professional certificationRisk managementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years in Global Supply Chain and/or Project Management experience or related field, Master's Degree with a minimum of 6 years in Global Supply Chain and/or Project Management experience or related field; OR 10 years of Global Supply Chain and/or Project Management experience or related field, in lieu of degree
Project/Program Management or GSC Project Manager experience working on Aerospace and Defense programs
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Experience with Earned Value Managed programs
Experience in EVMS, including CAM or direct CAM support responsibilities
US citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance

Preferred

Experience working on development and prototype based programs
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
General understanding of Government procurement processes and regulations; FAR/DFAR
Experience supporting complex proposal efforts
Price Reasonableness Evaluation
Commercial Item Determination
Expert MS Excel capability including pivot tables, macros, and VBA scripting
Active Security Clearance

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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