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Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman logoNorthrop Grumman$75,800–$113,800/yrOxnard, CA, United StatesFull-timePosted 1d ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Secret clearance.

The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Oxnard, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team in Oxnard, CA.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will

  • Track deliveries and oversight from receipt through program close out
  • Coordinate outside vendor processing/test
  • Oversee RTV of material
  • Analyzes demand and determines path forward for fulfilment
  • Inventory analysis (shelf life, revalidation, under revision)
  • IPT Status reporting
  • Report “Buy” part deliverables to need dates & develop mitigation plans with stakeholders where appropriate
  • Engagement of appropriate internal and external stakeholders for supplier delivery and quality resolution
  • Coordination of scheduling with appropriate stakeholders
  • Publication of EBOM as required by site
  • Material Master creation and data validation as required by site
  • Configuration Control / Change Control Worksheet (CCW) resolution
  • Define and manage attrition
  • Manage “buy” part performance to organizational metric thresholds and escalate for resolution, as appropriate (Service Level Agreement)
  • Demand load, procurement release, Auto PO release for line flow and plant stock
  • Enter independent critical demand
  • Load target prices in requisitions applicable
  • Note and dock date management on PRs and POs for respective suppliers as required by site
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for****Level 2

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience. – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
  • Proficient in Costpoint

Basic Qualifications for****Level 3

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience. – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience. – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficient in Costpoint

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient in PLM systems (Cognos/Teams Center)
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Previous experience in inventory, manufacturing, procurement, contracts and subcontracts

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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