Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.    Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: Track deliveries and oversight from receipt through program close out Coordinate outside vendor processing/test Oversee RTV of material Analyzes demand and determines path forward for fulfilment Inventory analysis (shelf life, revalidation, under revision) IPT Status reporting Report “Buy” part deliverables to need dates & develop mitigation plans with stakeholders where appropriate Engagement of appropriate internal and external stakeholders for supplier delivery and quality resolution Coordination of scheduling with appropriate stakeholders Publication of EBOM as required by site Material Master creation and data validation as required by site Configuration Control / Change Control Worksheet (CCW) resolution Define and manage attrition Manage “buy” part performance to organizational metric thresholds and escalate for resolution, as appropriate (Service Level Agreement) Demand load, procurement release, Auto PO release for line flow and plant stock Enter independent critical demand Load target prices in requisitions applicable Note and dock date management on PRs and POs for respective suppliers as required by site Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience. – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance Proficient in SAP Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience.  – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience. – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, procurement or other relevant experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Must have