Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter in Baltimore, MD.
This role functions as a material/supplier focused Program Manager with responsibilities ranging from material budgets to supplier management. You will be expected to manage supply chain activities from development to production while also tracking and forecasting material and labor budgets. This includes regular forecasting on program material expenditure, labor and overall schedule performance using Earned Value Management. As a Supply Chain Planner you are in charge of working with cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers execute in alignment with program schedule, engineering requirements and material budget.
Roles and responsibilities include:
• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.
• Responsible for creating a material baseline and working with Business Management to meet monthly Earned Value requirements, variance reporting, and root cause and corrective actions.
• Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
• Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
• 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
• Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
• Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
• Support Program proposal activities (BOE's creation, CBOM review, etc)
• Support development of supply chain strategy - including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources.
• Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
• Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
The Band 4 basic qualifications are:
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ; or a master's degree with at least 6 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management; A high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 12 plus years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management in lieu of a bachelors degree can be considered
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services,
• SAP experience
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, DFAR and ITAR
• Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
• Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
• Negotiation experience
• CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles certified
• Active Secret Security Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter in Baltimore, MD.
This role functions as a material/supplier focused Program Manager with responsibilities ranging from material budgets to supplier management. You will be expected to manage supply chain activities from development to production while also tracking and forecasting material and labor budgets. This includes regular forecasting on program material expenditure, labor and overall schedule performance using Earned Value Management. As a Supply Chain Planner you are in charge of working with cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers execute in alignment with program schedule, engineering requirements and material budget.
Roles and responsibilities include:
• Manage on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule.
• Responsible for creating a material baseline and working with Business Management to meet monthly Earned Value requirements, variance reporting, and root cause and corrective actions.
• Manage/report and forecast material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
• Act as CAM to support Program PLATO/CEAC/EAC activities
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
• 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
• Monitor and address supplier capacity and/or production issues to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
• Maintain strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment that consists of leading-edge technology suppliers.
• Support Program proposal activities (BOE's creation, CBOM review, etc)
• Support development of supply chain strategy - including supplier development and supplier risk management, which may include development of secondary sources.
• Liaison for assigned program(s) and supply chain management function including buyers, planners, subcontract administrators, scheduling, customers and suppliers, etc.
• Represent Northrop Grumman in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external).
The Band 4 basic qualifications are:
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management ; or a master's degree with at least 6 years of experience Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management; A high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 12 plus years of experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management in lieu of a bachelors degree can be considered
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Experience with either CAM or Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional experience in a regulated industry to include Aerospace & Defense or Financial Services,
• SAP experience
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, DFAR and ITAR
• Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
• Experience with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
• Negotiation experience
• CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles certified
• Active Secret Security Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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