Principal Material Planning Control Analyst
United States-Alabama-Huntsville$81.8k–$123kPosted Jul 15, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: 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.
Job 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.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual for the position of Material Planning Control Analyst Level 3 to join our growing team of diverse professionals in the IBCS International Business Area.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Analyze material requirements, shortages, excess, and supply risks, and take appropriate action to support on-time execution.
* Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, receiving, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to resolve material and schedule issues.
* Monitor purchase requisitions, purchase orders, deliveries, and inventory transactions to ensure alignment with program requirements.
* Review and validate engineering or planning changes for impact to material requirements, stocking positions, and production schedules.
* Maintain accurate system data to support planning, auditability, and reporting requirements.
* Support material status reviews, shortage meetings, production readiness reviews, and program execution meetings.
* Develop reports, metrics, and analysis related to shortages, aging requirements, inventory, and schedule performance.
* Represent the organization as a key point of contact on material planning matters requiring coordination across multiple functions.
* Provide material management and analysis support of complex programs.
* Coordinate and support development of material requirements among multiple Control Account Managers (CAMs) and programs.
* Review program integrated Bills of Material, support definition and validation of program material requirements, and support material/production planning to enable the efficient approval of purchase requisitions.
* Interact with Program...