Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Targeting Operating Unit within the Electronic Warfare & Targeting Business Unit. This position is located in our Rolling Meadows, IL facility.

This position is contingent upon anticipated award in the fall 2026.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.

• Manage material budget for contract requirements. 

• Supporting baselining/EVMS requirements.

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

• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

• Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues.

• Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.

• Defines and develops material strategy.

• Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products.

• Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management.

• Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements.

• Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.

• Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.

• Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements.

• Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments.

• Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs.

• Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed.

• Creates/releases requisitions.

• Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts.

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

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Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field OR Master's degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field.

• SAP experience or any ERP system

• U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or Financial Planning.

• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems

• Control Account Manager (CAM) certification

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.