US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our Material to Vendor (MTV) Team based out of Baltimore, MD.

The MTV team is closely integrated with factory production, logistics, and inventory operations, all under the umbrella of PMC. PMC works closely with various functional teams to plan and communicate and ensure production capabilities are maintained, driving manufacturing and support teams to meet production goals and mitigate and recover operational objectives. You will be working on-site between Linthicum, MD and Halethorpe, MD. This position supports NGMS BWI campus manufacturing through the coordination of activities that require outside vendor operations (OVO) that support the Production and Material Control (PMC) organization.

What You’ll get to Do:

Defines and develops material strategy for MTV

Aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements

Plans inventory & distribution requirements for MTV production, material for area products

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

Creates/reduces MTV supply requirements based on inventory adjustments and product routing

Interface with source process areas regarding inventory levels, routings, logistics, and issue resolution

Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements and OVO

Specific responsibilities include the following:

CBY & SBY –

Proactive reporting, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional program teams in support of MTV execution, including the following:

Manage MTV mailbox, creating MTV tasks via MS Teams  

Communicate issues, status, and metrics to stakeholders (Program OPM, GSC, PMC, QME)

Exception Requests

Monitor and process MTV exception requests (SharePoint) Track C Make/Buy material through kitting process and expedite as needed

Coordinate with groups requesting exception requests and submit vetted exception requests to Management for approval

Reporting

Run weekly & monthly MTV metrics reports

Support Metrics Meetings – help review metrics data and create slides to allow for presentation of overall MTV Operations Metrics

Upload open PRs to MTV SharePoint (C and T Make/Buy material)

Coordinate priorities of C and T Make/Buy material in inspection

Coordinate Kitting Priority with Kitting Team and MTV Analyst Group

Coordinate and discuss overall MTV efforts with MTV analyst, and Management to align team priority and goals

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of manufacturing, planning, or logistics work experience, Master’s degree and 8 years of manufacturing, planning, or logistics work experience

Basic knowledge of MS Office tools, specifically Excel and Outlook with experience using MS Project

Basic understanding of MRP Systems

Ability to work on-site and commute between facilities

Experience in work planning, creating & managing schedules, and training/mentoring junior colleagues

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced MS Project User

Experience with SAP

Familiarity with Product Control functions

Experience leading special projects

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts 

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

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MANUMS

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $104,900.00 - $157,300.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.