2026 Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Pathways Program - Baltimore MD
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Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Baltimore, MD. This position will be in the Pathways rotational program where there will be three rotation opportunities within Global Supply Chain. The Pathways Program provides Northrop Grumman's early career employees with diverse learning experiences through multiple rotations in alignment with business needs and strategic goals creating a pipeline of future leaders.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Global Supply Chain Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division. Rotations within the program may be aligned to core areas of Global Supply Chain such as procurement, program planning, supplier quality and other related work scopes.
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Procurement Pathways Role & Responsibilities:
The Pathways participant will obtain experience and demonstrate proficiency in the following fundamental areas of general procurement
Creation of a standard material purchase order (SMAT) in SAP.
Understand the basic steps to create and issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using SAP.
Reviewing supplier quotations. Perform basic price analysis.
Maintaining documentation using the eFile system and requirements.
Navigating PrOP to include the understanding of procedures used on all purchase orders.
How to release a purchase order in SAP.
How to implement a purchase order change order.
How to access and manage buyer purchase requisition work queue.
How to use Ariba and Onboard a new supplier.
Understand the general procurement timeline and steps to complete PO release within 30 day cycle time.
Learn organizational skills required to manage work queue.
Program Planner Pathways Role and Responsibilities
Acting as supplier lead for Non-Category Management suppliers and involved in status meetings, expediting material, and issue resolution.
Participating in Program Meetings and other functional meetings concerning the Program, including Page and Lines
Creating requisitions for Program and NGMS material through the M903/M922 process
Tracking Program related KPI Metrics, e.g., Late to Release Reqs., On-Time delivery to MRP, etc.
Supporting CAMs with procurement activities, including req. releases, quote and negotiation activities, and procurement documentation
Supporting smaller Proposals and creating BOEs for those proposals
Supporting continuous improvement projects
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for an Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist:
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
Exposure or experience with Power BI, Tableau and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel formulas, pivot tables and PowerPoint.
Salary Range:
$58,400.00 to $87,600.00
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Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
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