Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Targeting Operating Unit within the Electronic Warfare & Targeting Business Unit. This position is located in our Rolling Meadows, IL facility and is contingent upon anticipated award in the fall 2026.

Job Description

• Support supply chain execution for assigned programs, serving as a primary point of contact for material planning and supplier-related matters.
• Develop and maintain material plans that align procurement activities and supplier deliveries with program requirements and schedules
• Partner with Procurement and MRP teams to ensure requisitions and purchase orders are released in a timely manner and aligned with material need dates.
• Monitor supplier commitments, delivery schedules, quality, and overall performance to ensure timely delivery of conforming material.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve delivery, capacity, quality, and other execution issues and develop recovery plans when commitments are at risk.
• Partner with Engineering and suppliers to facilitate resolution of technical issues affecting material availability, manufacturing, or delivery schedules.
• Identify material risks and critical path procurements and proactively communicate potential impacts to program stakeholders.
• Support material cost objectives by monitoring supplier commitments and forecasts and partnering with Procurement to ensure material is negotiated and managed within established budgets.
• Analyze MRP outputs, demand requirements, lead times, inventory, and supplier capacity to identify potential shortages and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide material status, supplier performance, risks, and recovery plans to Program Management and functional leadership.
• Support Business Management with material forecasts, cost information, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting requirements

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Basic Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field OR Master's degree and minimum of 0 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field.

• SAP experience or any ERP system
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Business or Operations, or Financial Planning.
• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems
• Control Account Manager (CAM) certification
• Experience in Federal and Defense contracting requirements including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR and DFARS.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.