Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Define and develop material strategy .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,300 - $85,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory management, with a strong foundation in Supply Chain Management and Operations. Capable of analyzing supply and demand requirements while supporting product lifecycle management in the Aerospace or Aviation industry.

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Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementERP Systems (SAP)FAR/DFAR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Material Strategy DevelopmentDemand Requirements AnalysisBill-of-Materials (BOM) PlanningCapacity PlanningRequisition CreationLead Time AnalysisCritical-Path Procurement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security ClearanceSpecial Access Program Access

Industry Keywords

AerospaceAviationSupply ChainOperations ManagementLogistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and develop material strategy
Assess supply resources and aggregate and prioritize demand requirements
Plan inventory, distribution requirements, production, material, and rough-cut capacity for all products
Participate in make/buy processes and long-term capacity and resource planning
Support product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line management
Analyze and aggregate supply and demand requirements
Analyze purchase material supply/demand positions using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements
Assess rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements
Create or reduce supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
Schedule new product-line phase-ins and existing product-line phase-outs
Interface with the Source process area regarding inventory levels and working capital
Create and release requisitions
Receive and review requirements for non-standard parts
Analyze lead times and identify critical-path procurements
Support Northrop Grumman’s Space sector as part of the Strategic Space Systems Division Global Supply Chain team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
0–2 years of related experience
Major in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Management Science, or a similar field
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
Preferred: experience within the Aerospace or Aviation industry
Preferred: experience with FAR/DFAR
Preferred: experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

No relocation assistance available
Overtime eligibility may apply depending on the position
Shift differential may apply depending on the position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Learning and development opportunities
Professional experiences and exposure through entry-level development