Principal/Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist Charlottesville, VA
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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 Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector, Navigation & Maritime Systems Division (NMSD) Global Supply Chain Team is offering an exciting career opportunity to support and manage the overall supply chain activities for a wide variety of major U.S. Defense Programs as well as programs for International customers.

The Maritime Systems campus, based in historic Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Supply Chain Planning Analyst (SCPA) to join its team of experienced and diverse Supply Chain professionals. Our GSC employees are not only part of our history as a world leader in Marine Navigation and Integrated Systems Solutions, they continue to provide a bright future by being engaged and making a difference as a strategic representatives of the Program's Integrated Product Team (IPT).

The candidate will be required to work closely with the all functional organizations which make up the IPT, such as Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, Material Finance and Operations.

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager for the Maritime Systems Operating Unit, the Supply Chain Planning Analyst (SCPA) will have the responsibility to ensure the supply chain program requirements identified during a proposal or execution phases of their program(s) are being fulfilled and addressed. This individual will provide overall support throughout the life of their Program.

Position Role & Responsibilities

  • Defines and develops material strategy and sourcing activities.

  • 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 appropriate 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.

This position may be filled at a level 3 (Principal) or level 4 (Sr. Principal), depending on experience.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

  • A Bachelors' degree and minimum 6 years of experience in a related field (supply chain/contracts/project management/business management); OR a Master's with minimum 4 years of experience in related field (supply chain/contracts/project management/business management); OR 10+ years of experience in a related field (supply chain/contracts/project management/business management) in lieu of a degree.

  • The candidate will be required to work closely with all Functional Areas of our business to assure continuity and consistency in data collection and GSC material status reporting exists.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

  • A Bachelors' degree and minimum 10 years of experience in a related field (supply chain/contracts/project management/business management); OR a Master's with minimum 8 years of experience in related field (supply chain/contracts/project management/business management); OR 14+ years of experience in a related field (supply chain/contracts/project management/business management) in lieu of a degree.

  • The candidate will be required to work closely with all Functional Areas of our business to assure continuity and consistency in data collection and GSC material status reporting exists.

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:

  • Experience and a technical aptitude for large mechanical hardware or working on complex systems for Department of Defense or commercial high tech products.

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the involvement and contributions of global supply chain to the operational success of the organization.

  • Experience with monitoring suppliers' and managing predictable outcomes. Being able to build a two way trusting relationship based on results, ownership, credibility and responsiveness.

  • Experience with Program cost account management focused on program financial reporting (Budgeting and ETC/EAC).

  • Working knowledge of Federal and Defense contracting requirements including FAR and DFARS.

  • Working understanding of Program Risk and Opportunity Management

  • Hands-on working knowledge within an environment utilizing an ERP/MRP System (emphasis within a SAP working environment) and an clear understanding of its concepts and strategies.

  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (emphasis on Excel)

Salary Range: $74,600 - $111,800

Salary Range 2: $92,400 - $138,600

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 most positions.

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