Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Magna, UT +2 · Global Supply Chain Mult-Func

This role is for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, focusing on defining and developing material strategies, assessing supply resources, planning inventory, and managing capacity for raw materials. It involves serving as a focal point for cross-functional teams, engaging in long-term capacity and resource planning, and creating/releasing requisitions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in supply chain or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Experience in defense and aerospace, and knowledge of procurement and manufacturing workflows are preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
  2. Assess supply resources, prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials.
  3. Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination to ensure effective supply chain execution.
  4. Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line transitions.
  5. Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements to inform strategic decision-making.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in the same areas.
  • Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requiring High School education and 6+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering collaboration and accountability in achieving operational goals.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Nice to have

  • Material management experience, especially in defense and aerospace.
  • Experience with "Return to Green" plans and managing complex program execution challenges.
  • Expertise in MS Excel and familiarity with Deltek Costpoint Materials Module.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills with a proven ability to break down complex challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Comprehensive understanding of procurement, manufacturing, and purchasing workflows.
  • Knowledge of forecasting, planning, and plant scheduling to drive operational execution.
  • Proven ability to work under limited supervision, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and business acumen to navigate high-stakes decision-making environments.
  • Currently resides in Utah.