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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support the Advanced Tactical Programs within the Tactical Fighters Business Unit. They will also support the supplier Production Readiness Reviews (10-12 visits per year).

The ideal candidate acts as the main focal point for execution of Long-Term Pricing Agreements (LTPA) for key suppliers and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met. Supports the Customer Production Readiness Review and Manufacturing Readiness Assessment.

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Define and develops material strategy.

• Be 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.

• Participate 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.

• Analyze and aggregates supply / demand requirements. Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools.

• Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements.

• Assess rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements.

• Create/reduce 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.

• Create/release requisitions. Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts.

• Analyze lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

This is a Band 2 position and will be located in Linthicum, MD. This role is a hybrid role requiring two (2) days in the NGC office and travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3 years (1+ Years with Master's) of supply chain, program management, and/or business management experience

• US citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite, with expertise in excel

• Proficiency in SAP

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain or business management

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

• Demonstrated experience with earned value management.

• Demonstrated experience in large electronics production programs.

• Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance

Salary Range: $68,800 - $103,200

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.