Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
The Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist is a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. The position will own and coordinate activities in support of material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management on an assigned program. Further, this position will promote a focus on safety and employee Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Program & Stakeholder Leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison between the program and Supply Chain (buyers, planners, subcontracts, scheduling, logistics, production control, customers, and suppliers).Represent Supply Chain in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings, internal and external. Identify and mitigate program risks related to material requirements across all phases (development, production, sustainment, and retirement).
- Material Management & Planning
- Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategies. Support bill of material (BOM) completion, including part definition, scrap/yield analysis, and order policies. Maintain line of balance and align supplier deliveries to the production schedule, ensuring 100% material availability and managing obsolescence risk. Own program materials through acceptance.
- Supplier Management
- Develop supply chain strategy, including supplier development, risk management, secondary sources, and buffer/safety stocks. Support vendor assessments and implement supplier performance management practices (business reviews, scorecards, surveys, and operational assessments).
- Materials Finance & Forecasting
- Develop and maintain monthly material sales forecasts and provide weekly status on forecasted material sales. Support billing/invoice resolution and IWO processes to ensure accurate forecasts and ETC for select programs. Act as SME for month‑end material forecast and ETC deliverables; provide Sales & Operations materials watch‑list input, comparing to program forecasts and highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Financial Management & CAM Support
- Lead financial forecasting for materials and GSC scope, partnering closely with Business Management and Finance.. Provide regular program status reporting on materials and GSC performance, including cost, schedule, risk, and recovery actions.. Act as or support the Control Account Manager (CAM) for GSC, when assigned, including EVMS responsibilities (e.g., variance analysis, ETC/EAC inputs).
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. #NGSkills
Requirements
~1 min read- This position emphasizes skills and experience. Must have a minimum of 9 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
- 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management
- Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
- This position emphasizes skills and experience. Must have a minimum of 11 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience or a Masters degree with 5 years of experience.
- 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management
- Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
- Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Aerospace and/or DoD experience
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $87,000–$130,600 a year
- 60% above the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 29, 2026
- First seen
- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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