Principal/sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Sunnyvale, CA +1 · Global Supply Chain Mult-Func

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA, supporting the Columbia Turbine Generator program. The role involves developing supply chain strategy, managing program execution, coordinating cross-functionally, and ensuring supply chain commitments are met. Responsibilities include resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk management, and supplier performance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience in supply chain/business management, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to obtain a government clearance. Experience with Earned Value Management Systems and APICS certifications are preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develops supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman’s program and proposal execution.
  2. Manages the GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), and proposals through close-out. Coordinates interdepartmental activity, directs communication, coordinates with suppliers, and integrates efforts across all GSC functions.
  3. Coordinates cross-functionally (with all program functions) to ensure supply chain commitments are met and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed.
  4. Leads 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.
  5. Aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Business Management or related field
  • 5-8 years of experience in supply chain/business management
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance

Nice to have

  • Active government Secret Security clearance
  • Experience in Earned Value Management Systems
  • ASCM/APICS Supply Chain Certifications

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret Clearance
  • government clearance