Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsRemoteSr Principal Supply Chain Planning SpecialistUnited States-Remote No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10239497Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in our San Diego, CA location supporting the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division within the Mission Systems sector.  This is a full time remote position supporting San Diego, CA. We are looking for a problem-solving Senior Planning Specialist supporting the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization to lead, coordinate and execute assigned tasks within established constraints, while also being flexible to ever evolving proposal requirements.  This is an incredible opportunity for an individual to lead proposal efforts and work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Capture Managers, Program Managers, Contracts, Subcontracts, Operations, Business Management, Quality and Engineering!  The selected individual should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations set by senior leaders and regularly shifting priorities within a collaborative team setting across all levels, all while performing with very limited management oversight.What you'll get to do:Develop supply chain strategy and lead activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process, working with Business Development and other cross-functional team members.Drive Global Supply Chain actions earlier into the Business Acquisition Process.Manage the GSC activities for acquisition opportunities; coordinate interdepartmental activity, facilitate internal/external team communication, coordinate with Suppliers, and integrate efforts across all GSC functions.Participate in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up. Analyze and aggregate supply / demand requirements.Lead supply chain proposal activities and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and issue resolution.Participate in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins.Create/release Request for Quotes to supply base based on program requirements.  Coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, Category Management, Cost & Pricing and Material Estimating to integrate costs into the Bill of Materials (BOM).  Drive resolution of any supplier and customer issues/questions regarding BOM costs.Demonstrate problem solving skills in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering, or program management.Regularly brief the Business Management, GSC Program Management team and program leadership on GSC activity status and issues affecting proposal award.Involved in special projects and continuous improvement activitiesMentor other team members on procedural best practices with an eye for maximum proposal efficiencies.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Program/Project Management, Business Management, or a related field.Experience in project managementDirect experience working in Supply ChainExperience with Salesforce or similar Customer...