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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3) or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Requirements organization. This position is on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

In this role you will support BY executing material activities within our ERP system such as analyzing requirements, timely release of purchase requisitions, and executing stock transfers. As a buy MRP analyst, you will coordinate with other departments to ensure demands are fulfilled and schedule is protected. A successful candidate will have an existing understanding of requirements and replenishments. Demonstrate the ability to think analytically and convert complex data into actionable information. Provide support to internal customers and solve complex problems. Strong communication skills to transmit relevant information both up and down the functional GSC organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Defines and develops material strategies to meet manufacturing timelines and quality requirements

• Assesses supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; and evaluates production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products

• Participates in the make/buy process, long-term capacity, and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line management

• Utilizes MRP tools to analyze supply/demand requirements, monitors inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements, and maintains accurate material lead times

• Collaborates with Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to develop solutions to a variety of challenges in order to meet manufacturing and testing schedules per the Integrated Master Schedule

• Receives and reviews requirements for non-standard parts, assesses and addresses the schedule impact of design revisions, and communicates material position as it relates to production and financial forecasts

• Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements. Creates and adjusts requirements and requisitions

• Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed

Ba sic Qualifications Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3):

• Must have a Bachelors Degree with 6 years of experience Masters Degree with 4 years experience or High School Diploma with 10 years of experience in the following: Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Logistics, Planning, Project Management, or other GSC related field or High School Diploma with 10 years experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Logistics, Planning, Project Management, or other GSC related field

• Knowledge of SAP or other similar ERP/MRP system and experience with data sets including analyzing large data sets

Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 4):

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 10 years combined experience, Masters Degree with 8 years experience or High School Diploma with 14 years of experience in the following: Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Logistics, Planning, Project Management, or other GSC related fields.

• Knowledge of SAP or other similar ERP/MRP system and experience with data sets including analyzing large data sets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently or as a team member

• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills

• Experienced communicator with ability to present information in an organized and effective manner to program and executive leadership

• Experience with the SAP MRP system and Excel spreadsheets

• Ability to work independently or as a team member

• Current NGC Special Program Access

• Current active DOD Secret Clearance that has been investigated in the last 5 years

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

Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900

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.