Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

The qualified candidate may be located anywhere within the continental United States near an existing Northrop Grumman facility. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:

Interacts with senior internal and external personnel often requiring coordination between a variety of organizations

Present to internal decision-makers and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in organization leadership briefings, program briefings, and supplier engagement

Create and document general supplier relationship and performance strategies in procurement plans to achieve program goals and objectives

Document SRPM plans to achieve the program's material objectives and present to management for review and approval; maintain plan throughout course of activity

Identify obstacles to excellence and highlight continuous improvement opportunities

Represent GSC as a primary contact on program contracts or projects

Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and cultures

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

The ideal candidate must be professional, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), communicate written and verbally, exposure to proposal process, and have presentation skill set

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience

Supply Chain planning management and/or project management experience

Experience with Supplier Assessment Management Systems (SAMS)

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DOD Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience with Government procurement processes and regulations; FAR/DFAR

Experience as a planner working on Aerospace and Defense programs

* Experience with Microsoft Excel

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Fayetteville, NC

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R102218402

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-08T19:29:38