Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management to include dock dates, need dates, contract dates, using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management to include dock dates, need dates, contract dates, using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Lead supplier issue management, prioritization, expediting
Analyzes delivered product lead times and identifies critical path procurements
Creates and maintains Supplier Production Readiness Reviews (SPRR), Supplier Business Reviews (SBR), and assist with Enterprise Strategic/Sourcing Agreements (LTPA/LTSA)
Completes quarterly supplier assessments for critical and strategic suppliers (SAMS)
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities to satisfy goals
Assists with long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management
Drive supplier improvement through RTG activities to meet delivery goals
Reports status to affected programs
Develops relationships with supplier personnel for quick response

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field
Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or related field
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)cost reductionsupplier assessmentcapacity planningresource planningproduct phase-in/phase-outmanufacturing ramp-upend-of-life managementsupplier improvementdelivery goals

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingprioritizationanalytical skillsexpeditingstatus reporting

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeSecret Clearance