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Northrop Grumman

Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman, Elkton, Maryland, us, 21922

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Requisition ID: R10182867 Category:

Global Supply Chain

Location:

Elkton, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

None

Telecommute:

No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a

Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 5)

to support on-site at our

Elkton, Maryland

location. The

Staff Supply Chain Planning Specialist

is a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. The position will own and coordinate activities in support of material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management on an assigned program. Further, this position will promote a focus on safety and employee Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation. Primary Job Responsibilities Include: Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.

Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).

Oversee all Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and maintain link between various Supply Chain functions including Purchasing/Sub-Contracts, Logistics and Production Control

Identify and mitigate program risks as they pertain to material requirements

Oversee material program planning and execution through applicable phases to support prime program requirements: concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, retirement, etc.

Material Management: Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategy

Support completion of the bill of material including product and part definition, scrap and yield analysis, and order policies.

Maintain program line of balance and ensure supplier deliveries are aligned with production schedule.

Lead activities to mitigate material risks and obsolescence, ensuring 100% material availability

Responsible for program materials through acceptance

Supplier Management: Develop supply chain strategy including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources, safety stocks, and buffer stocks,

Support vendor assessments for operational effectiveness

Implement Supplier Performance Management Practices including Business Management Reviews, Scorecard Reviews, Supplier Surveys and Operational Assessments as appropriate

Materials Finance: Develop and maintain the monthly sales forecasts for selected programs

Provide weekly status for forecasted sales for materials

Assist with billing/invoice issues which are delaying invoices from being processed on time

Provide monthly material IWO support to ensure accurate forecast and ETC on select programs

Act in an SME role on the development and maintenance of month end material forecast and ETC finance deliverables.

Provide Sales & Ops Materials Watch list input and compare to program forecasts. Identify any risks and opportunities.

Act as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and lead Earn Value Management System (EVMS) -driven activities for material reporting

Basic Qualifications: This position emphasized skills and experience. Candidates will be evaluated based on one of the following criteria: a high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 16 plus years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with at least 10 years of experience or 8 plus years with a PhD

5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.

Strong knowledge of CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Demonstrated leadership experience

Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field

Active Secret Security Clearance

Experience with additive manufactured parts and suppliers highly preferred

Aerospace and/or DoD experience

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor. Salary Range:

$134,900 - $202,300 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. 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr