Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago
Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - R10218823
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves managing financial responsibilities, presenting to decision-makers, solving complex supply chain problems, and developing strategies to achieve program goals.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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