Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements—from the first flight across the Atlantic to stealth bombers and moon landings. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. It’s an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible and to make history. As part of the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Team, you’ll help develop systems and solutions that keep our world safe—protecting troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It’s unique, challenging, and rewarding work, and most importantly, it makes a difference. We’ll support you with training and our shared vision of global security. Location This role is based out of Linthicum, MD, Rolling Meadows, IL or San Diego, CA with a hybrid option. What You’ll Get To Do Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management, including dock dates, need dates, contract dates, and program communications. Define and develop material strategy for on‑time supplier delivery. Proactively assess delivery risks and collaborate with Programs. Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, and expediting. Complete quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS), facilitate Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs), manage Supplier Management Plans, and Supplier Production Readiness Reviews. Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements. Review requirements for non‑standard parts, analyze lead times, and identify critical path procurements. Analyze, aggregate, and prioritize supply/demand requirements. Develop relationships with suppliers’ personnel for quick response. Basic Qualifications For Supply Chain Planning Specialist Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business, and/or closely related field OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business, and/or closely related field. U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications For Supply Chain Planning Specialist Experience with team collaboration. Experience in resolving problems with peers and customers. Experience in supplier manufacturing. Proficient in Microsoft applications. Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing knowledge. Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 – $113,800.00 Award is based on base salary, overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, long‑term incentives and benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though this timeline may vary. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman