Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

This is an incredible opportunity for an individual to lead program efforts and work hand-in-hand with Program Managers, Contracts/Subcontracts, Operations, Business Management, Quality and Engineering! The selected individual should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations set by senior leaders, significantly diverse assignments, and regularly shifting priorities within a collaborative team setting across all levels, all while performing with very limited management oversight.

What you'll get to do:

Develop supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP), working with program and other cross-functional team members from requirements establishment through final material deliveries

Manage the GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), proposal through close-out; coordinate interdepartmental activity, facilitate internal/external team communication, coordinate with Suppliers, and integrate efforts across all GSC functions

Participate in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management. Analyze and aggregate supply / demand requirements.

Lead supply chain execution and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and issue resolution

Participate in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs. Create/release requisitions. Receive/review requirements for non-standard parts. Analyze lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

Demonstrate problem solving skills in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering, or program management

Regularly brief the GSC Program Management team and program leadership on GSC activity status and issues affecting program performance: Cost, risks and opportunities, and schedule

Will be involved in special projects and continuous improvement activities

Mentor other team members on procedural best practices with an eye for maximum cost/schedule/performance efficiencies


Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with at least 8 years of experience, or Master's Degree with at least 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Program/Project Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field

Experience in project management

Direct experience working in Supply Chain / Logistics

Experience with SAP or similar Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system(s)

Experience in working with or in the areas of supplier financial reporting/forecasting, contracting/subcontracting, or supplier/program/product scheduling

Experience with or in-depth knowledge of Federal and Defense Contracting requirements including FAR/DFARS/ITAR

US Citizenship

Ability to obtain a secret clearance


Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance

Master's Degree

APICS/ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification or similar

Significant experience with SAP or similar Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system(s)

Highly proficient level of experience with Excel and ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Earned Value Management methodology and subject matter

Control Account Manager (CAM) certification

Demonstrated success/experience in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering or program management

Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management across multiple levels of an organization

- Experience working with multiple complex contracting types and agreements including FFP, CR and CPFF type contracts, while also having an understanding for special payment provisions (progress/performance-based payments)

Previous proposal generation/evaluation experience

Demonstrated ability to influence team members, interact with peers and all levels of management in the organization

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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): San Diego, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10224844

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-13T20:13:19