Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Corinne • Utah • United States

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Salary

💰 $81,400 - $122,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
  • Assess supply resources, prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials.
  • Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination to ensure effective supply chain execution.
  • 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.
  • Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Plan and manage inventory levels based on Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements, creating or reducing supply requirements as needed.
  • Develop and execute critical procurement strategies by conducting in-depth lead time analyses and identifying critical paths.
  • Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate and refine supply chain workflows, addressing inefficiencies and mitigating risks.
  • Create and release requisitions, review non-standard part requirements, and support new product scheduling while phasing out obsolete lines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in the same areas.
  • 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.
  • Program material management experience, especially in defense and aerospace (preferred).
  • Experience with "Return to Green" plans and managing complex program execution challenges (preferred).
  • Expertise in MS Excel and familiarity with Deltek Costpoint Materials Module (preferred).
  • Strong leadership and people management skills (preferred).
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills (preferred).
  • Comprehensive understanding of procurement, subcontract execution, manufacturing, and purchasing workflows (preferred).
  • Knowledge of forecasting, planning, and plant scheduling to drive operational execution (preferred).
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401K
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health and Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementinventory managementprocurement strategiesanalytical techniquesBill-of-Materials (BOM)data interpretationforecastingplanningplant schedulingprogram material management
Soft Skills
leadershipteam motivationcollaborationaccountabilityanalytical mindsetproblem-solvingguidancecoordinationstrategic decision-makingcommunication