Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. 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 3 or Level 4 located in McLean, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. No relocation will be provided. FT remote work is not available. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time. Review on-hand vs. required material; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan where materials should be sent. Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes. Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs. Work with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements. Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time-critical purchases, and work with suppliers to deliver on time and at the right quality. Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact. Support evaluation of Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements to build required inventory levels and use BOMs to identify required parts for each product, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly. Participate 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 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 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related 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 Secret security clearance Proven Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system. Strong experience with data analysis/management tools such as, MS Excel and/or MS Access. Experience with MS Office Outlook, and PowerPoint Aerospace Supply Chain Experience Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of related 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 Secret security clearance Proven Experience with Costpoint or similar