Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Fairfax, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

Requisition ID: R

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.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist (SCPS) will provide support from a Global Supply Chain perspective for the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Division. This position will be an A02 Supply Chain Planning Specialist OR A03 Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist.

This position can be worked out of our Linthicum, MD facility with a flexible work arrangement option or 100% remote.

Specific duties would include but are not limited to:

Supporting ECD Programs and Proposals from a GSC perspective with limited to no Management oversight.

Collaborate with various organizations such as Contracts, Program Office, Business Management, E&P and other GSC ECD personnel etc. to:

Develop/understand the proposal/execution strategy and structures

Develop Key Suppliers/sources for entry into key programs and Industry Technology areas

Review and understand supplier proposals

Review and work Costed Bill of Materials and BOEs

Completion and management of ISP from proposal phase through execution

Review Shop Orders and support execution through receipt

Define and develop material strategy for each program

Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program/s (Material Receipt Tool, CMEs, IPRS)

Interface/collaborate with other functions of the program team

Understand/ensure the overarching goals of the division are being supported as well as the GSC organization

Maintain a strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast paced development environment that consists of leading edge technology suppliers and non-traditional supply base.

Interface with supply base

Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement and support implementation

Support Statement of Work (SOW) creation for subcontract activities

Provide guidance, mentorship, and on the job training to lower level professionals

Ability to work with less experienced Program Teams and provide a general level of guidance of processes and procedures, etc.

Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A02)

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field OR Master's degree and minimum of 1 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field (Will consider 7+ years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.)

Ability to be agile and work in a fast passed engineering environment

Ability to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversight

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance (US Citizen)

Proficiency MS Office

Basic Qualifications: Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A03)

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field OR Master's degree and minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field (Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.)

Ability to be agile and work in a fast passed engineering environment

Ability to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversight

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance (US Citizen)

Proficiency MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Experience with Supply Chain functions for proposals including BOEs, Subcontractor Content, and the QUEST system.

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

Experience leading multiple teams at once

Experience coaching to implementing change with demonstrated results

Experience with SAP/SAR Program

Salary Range: $65,500 - $98,300 Salary Range 2: $80,600 - $121,000The 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.

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 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.