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Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Woodland Hills, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled and motivated professional for the role of Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A02) with experience in supply chain management and/or related fields (including business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, and manufacturing).

This position is located full time in Woodland Hills, CA.

What You Will Get To Do:

The position responsibilities will encompass:

  • Providing support to the program team to evaluate material and equipment requirements throughout the life of the program.

  •  Financial responsibilities including EAC’s, material sales, material sales forecasting, and cost account management (CAM) support.

  • Ability to present to internal and external decision-makers and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in Program Management Reviews, organization leadership briefings, customer briefings, and supplier engagement.

  • Planning and coordinating program requirements.

  • Monitoring and establishing material inventory.

  • Create and document supply and demand strategies in formal plans to achieve program goals and objectives.

  • Ability to solve complex supply chain problems using established precedents and policies.

  • Identifying, documenting, and mitigating/realizing Risks and Opportunities.

  • Evaluating suppliers and noting key performance indicators.

  • Ability to prioritize efforts and adjust to quickly changing program needs and objectives. 

  • Manage budgeting and forecasting, ensuring projects are completed within the approved budget. 

  • Represent GSC as a prime contact on program contracts or projects.  

  • Lead others through dynamic and fluid environments. 

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A02):

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years (0+ Years with Masters) of supply chain, program management and/or business management experience. We will consider 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

  • US citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications for Supply Chain Planning Specialist (A02)::

  • Bachelors in supply chain or business management.

  • Experience with Earned Value Management and Forecasting.

  • General understanding of Government procurement processes and regulations; FAR/DFAR.

  • Project/Program Management or Supply Chain Planning experience working on Aerospace and Defense programs. 

  • Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance

  • Experience supporting moderately complex proposal efforts 

    • Basis of Estimate 

    • Price Reasonableness 

    • Commercial Item Determination 

  • Expert MS Excel capability including pivot tables, macros, and VBA scripting 

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What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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