Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

Supply Chain Planning Specialist for Northrop Grumman managing supplier delivery and assessments. Analyzing supply and demand while leading supplier issue management across various locations.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLinthicum • California, Illinois, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,400 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including supplier issue management, delivery risk assessment, and material strategy development. Proficient in analyzing lead times and managing supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementSupplier Issue ManagementLean ManufacturingMicrosoft Applications ProficiencySecurity Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Open Order Report ManagementMaterial Strategy DevelopmentLead Time AnalysisSupplier AssessmentCritical Path Procurement Analysis

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

Supplier Management PlansSupplier Business ReviewsSupplier Production Readiness ReviewsContract ManagementSupply/Demand Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management to include 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, expediting.
Complete quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS), facilitate Supplier Business Reviews (SBR’s), 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree with minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or closely related field OR Bachelor’s degree minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business and/or closely related field
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
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.

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.