Sr. Principal Logistics Management Analyst - Colorado Springs, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond.

Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.

With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Logistics Management Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO . This is an in-person role with no possibility of hybrid or telework.

Candidates will be a good fit if they bring experience related to any of the following duties:

• Extensive experience and understanding of SAP Transactions correlating to Goods Movements (receipts & issues), Physical Inventory, Cycle Count, Logistics, Transportation, Dock Scheduling, Batch & Serial Number Management, Warehouse Structure, STOs, Put-away & Picking Processes and related Materials Management processes, Exception handling, wave management, batch, serial number handling and purchase orders.
• Analytical ability to synthesize data and report/align on metrics
• Must have a solution-driven work approach with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills; strong critical self-review skills, solid business analysis with the ability to effectively facilitate group discussion and build consensus
• Strong desire to solve complex business problems through understanding of business processes, ERP structure, and SAP capabilities
• Ability to work independently, adapting as necessary in a change-oriented culture, elevating conflicting priorities for clarification as they arise
• Highly organized and detail oriented; strong critical self-review skills
• Effectively communicate difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing What You'll Get to Do:
• Serve as a Logistics Analyst for the JTAGS Logistics Team and be the program's primary POC for day-to-day logistics operations, including inventory management and PHS&T
• Able to fully understand the business's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Work with leadership and peers to architect cross-functional, integrated solutions across JTAGS Logistics Team to support business needs
• Assist with writing functional specifications and provide functional inputs to logistics team
• Analyze existing business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and provide recommendations for process enhancements and optimizations
• Work with Logistics Management Lead to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business decision-making and improve operational efficiency
• Build relationships with key members of our user community and become a trusted resource with those users
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of business requirements, process flows, functional specifications, and other project-related artifacts
• Ensure department process and work instructions are aligned with company policies and standards and appropriate audit controls are in place
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and create the configuration rationale to design and configure SAP reports that feed metrics
• Design, test and deploy the technical components required for successful SAP solutions, especially RICEFs (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Forms) design and testing;
• Work with department managers and peers to unit test and deliver SAP Applications by defining and documenting reusable test scenarios, building unit test cases and creating data for unit testing as needed
• Participate in prioritization of work requests to deliver on business initiatives; create reports for metrics, minor and major enhancements
• Escalates complex issues for additional analysis and resolution as appropriate
• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience ; or 14 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in a Logistics, Supply Chain, and/or Material Distribution/Warehouse setting
• Excellent attention to detail for inventory control and management, spares management, material quality, and preparation/review of appropriate DoD forms for material shipment and/or receipt
• Experience performing inventory audits to verify material location and condition
• Experience with component/part identification and labeling/marking, including for GFE
• Solid background in SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Orders, and Inventory management
• Extensive experience and understanding of DoD logistics processes, military standards, DoD directives, documentation, and best practices within a DoD program
• Strong oral and written communication skills with teammates, program leadership, and customer stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge and experience with developing cost & schedule estimations, identifying risk/opportunity, and selecting optimal methods to effectively transport material
• Extensive hands-on experience with Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) for a DoD program with OCONUS locations, including packing and shipment of sensitive and classified materials
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Team player who is able to work with people across multiple functions
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationship with vendor and government customer stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Office Tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to lift 50 lbs without assistance; able to lift greater than 50 lbs with assistance
• U.S.

citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP S4 and/or professional SAP certification
• Experience and/or knowledge of DAF supply programs
• Experience identifying, collecting, and analyzing logistics management metrics/KPIs a plus, such as MTBF, MTTF, and Ao
• Experience with rack-mounted hardware assembly/disassembly and PHS&T is a plus
• Experience with antenna/RF equipment assembly/disassembly and PHS&T is a plus
• Experiencing managing unclassified and classified material inventory IAW site security protocols and best practices
• Ability to develop and deliver briefings to program leadership
• Experience preparing documentation for any of the following: inventory, including operational status and availability of spare material; repair/rework status of parts or components; DMSMS/obsolescence identification and reporting; shipping status and part tracking; system/subsystem Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) and Safety
• Ability to interface with Global Supply Chain to help evaluate and select new or replacement sources of material
• Any experience or knowledge in quality control or material receiving inspection a plus

Salary Range:
$90,900 - $136,300 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. 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.

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.