Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Quick Summary
Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chain management functions and status to and working with internal groups to ensure
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Northrop Grumman's Space Sector’s Mission Enabling Products Business Unit invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chain management functions and status to and working with internal groups to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs
- →Meet company and customer requirements by providing the linkage between supply chain, customer, program management, and internal support functions
- →Communicate to program leadership on status, as pertaining to supply chain, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver
- →Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance, and supplier quality to address systemic or major issues at suppliers requiring coordination with site or program functions
- →Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings specific to the program
- →Understanding of program deliverables, due dates, and basic technical knowledge of the assigned programs
- →Participates in pre-award, contract kick-off’s
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics
- Solid understanding of supply chain processes and best practices
- High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools
- MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and experience in defense or aerospace systems
- Experience in high program volume / low production rate environment
- Demonstrated capability and success in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
- Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations.
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve problems
- Detail oriented, but able to understand the big picture
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder with success in leading and influencing peers and other support functions
- Team player with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to present concepts and recommendations to all levels within the organization
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Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $94,200–$141,200 a year
- 33% above the $88,500 median for Supply Chain Specialist jobs on Jobera (34 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 27, 2026
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