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TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support the Supplier Relationship and Performance Management (SRPM) initiatives within our Enterprise Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This role will be responsible for resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of the SRPM Roadmap, receiving and reviewing requirements for SRPM initiatives, and ensuring the successful adoption of new processes and procedures across global supply chain. The Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams in support of executing of SPRM strategies that improve engagement and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The qualified candidate may be located anywhere within the continental United States near an existing Northrop Grumman facility. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel often requiring coordination between a variety of organizations
Present to internal decision-makers and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in organization leadership briefings, program briefings, and supplier engagement
Create and document general supplier relationship and performance strategies in procurement plans to achieve program goals and objectives
Document SRPM plans to achieve the program's material objectives and present to management for review and approval; maintain plan throughout course of activity
Identify obstacles to excellence and highlight continuous improvement opportunities
Represent GSC as a primary contact on program contracts or projects
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and cultures
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
The ideal candidate must be professional, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), communicate written and verbally, exposure to proposal process, and have presentation skill set
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience
Supply Chain planning management and/or project management experience
Experience with Supplier Assessment Management Systems (SAMS)
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DOD Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience with Government procurement processes and regulations; FAR/DFAR
Experience as a planner working on Aerospace and Defense programs
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00
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.
