Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Santa Barbara, 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Components

Business Unit is seeking a

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

to join our team. This position will be located onsite in

Goleta or Oxnard, CA

The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for representing Supply Chain to Program Management, Operations, Quality and NGC Management for the Deployables facilities within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Payload and Ground Division within the Space Systems sector.

Candidate will serve as liaison between supply chain and the site program management, planning, quality, engineering and operations. Review status of projects, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.

Assess supply chain related Program issues and in conjunction with purchasing, develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

Will be fully engaged with the GSC team and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement integrated system tools and processes within the BU.

Primary Responsibilities:
Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chain management functions and status to and working with internal groups to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs

Meet company and customer requirements by providing the linkage between supply chain, customer, program management and internal support functions

Communicate to site leadership on programs and site status, as pertaining to supply chain, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver

Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance and supplier quality to address systemic or major issues at suppliers requiring coordination with site functions

Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings

Understanding of program deliverables, due dates and basic technical knowledge of the assigned programs

Participates in pre-award, contract kick-off's

Assess and provide input on impact, risks and opportunities and Proposals

Challenge business impediments to excellence and continuous improvement and generate application of six sigma and lean principles and tools


Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management or logistics; 4 years with a Master's.

In lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management or logistics

Team player with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to present concepts and recommendations to all levels within the organization

Solid understanding of supply chain processes and best practices

Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve problems

Detail oriented, but able to understand the big picture

Demonstrated ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder with success in leading and influencing peers and other support functions

High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools


Preferred Qualifications:
MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and experience in defense or aerospace systems

Experience in high program volume / low production rate environment

Demonstrated capability and success in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities

Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations.


Salary Range:
$88,700 - $133,100

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 most positions.

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