Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Defines and develops material strategy .

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,300 - $94,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defines and develops material strategy
Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products
Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product line management
Analyzes and aggregates supply/demand requirements
Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Material (BOM) requirements
Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements
Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed
Creates/releases requisitions
Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts
Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transportation, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics / Applied Economics, Data Analytics / Business Intelligence, or similar from an accredited university
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
Proficiency in MS Office suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Northrop Grumman Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 10,000+ employees Founded 1939 🚀 Aerospace Aerospace Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense company, recognized for its innovative solutions in air, cyber, land, sea, and space domains. With a focus on advanced technologies and innovation, Northrop Grumman provides unmatched expertise in military communications, satellite communications, and microelectronics manufacturing. The company is committed to solving complex challenges and 'defining possible' by transforming the concepts of what's achievable. Northrop Grumman is also actively involved in sustainability efforts and offers career opportunities to various levels of professionals, including veterans and entry-level candidates. Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist 🔥 8 minutes ago 🏢 Redondo Beach – Onsite 💵 $57.3k - $94.6k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 🔗 Supply Chain Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Defines and develops material strategy
Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products
Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product line management
Analyzes and aggregates supply/demand requirements
Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Material (BOM) requirements
Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements
Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs
Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed
Creates/releases requisitions
Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts
Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements 🎯 Requirements
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transportation, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics / Applied Economics, Data Analytics / Business Intelligence, or similar from an accredited university
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
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Hard Skills & Tools

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Bill-of-Material (BOM)inventory planningsupply chain managementcapacity planningdemand analysisresource planninglead time analysisprocurementproduction planning

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcritical thinkinginnovative behaviors