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Northrop Grumman

Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Multiple Shifts Available)

Palmdale, CA

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Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

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Defines and develops material strategy. 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. Participates 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. Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements. Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements. Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments. Participates 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. Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed. Creates/releases requisitions. Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.

This individual supports a team-based material organization. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including materials planning, total quality management, procurement, supplier quality assurance, finance, materials systems, customer service, etc. The incumbents may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal customers and suppliers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of the material function.

Individual must be able to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities.

The selected candidates will be required to support either a First Shift 4/10 (Mon-Thurs), Second Shift 4/10 (Mon-Thurs) or First weekend 3/10 shift (Fri-Sun)

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience, a Master's degree with 0 years' experience, or a High School diploma/equivalent with 6 years' experience in supply chain, production planning, materials planning, total quality management, procurement, supplier quality assurance and/or industry related fields.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word
  • Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • A current active DOD Secret Clearance that has been granted/renewed within the last 5 years. The ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access is required to start.
  • Must be able to support either a First shift 4/10 (Mon-Thurs), Second Shift 4/10 (Mon-Thurs) or First weekend shift (Fri-Sun)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
  • 2 years production floor experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Knowledge of SAP and MRP/ERP systems.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Job ID: NorthropGrumman-20005678
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • 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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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