Principal Material Requirements Planning Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Own and manage the full MRP planning cycle, including net requirements calculation, planned order generation, and exception message resolution .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeWoodland Hills • California • United StatesLead💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in MRP planning cycle management, including data analysis, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization using Deltek Costpoint and SAP ERP PP/MM. Strong ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance material availability and production efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MRP Planning Cycle ManagementDeltek Costpoint ExpertiseSAP ERP PP/MM ExperienceAdvanced Excel ModelingRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

MRP Master Data ManagementDemand ForecastingCapacity AnalysisInventory OptimizationKPI Dashboard DevelopmentAction Message ResolutionMaterial ControlProcurement PlanningData AnalysisReporting and Query Building

Soft Skills

CollaborationTraining and SupportProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointSAP ERPExcel

Industry Keywords

Material Requirements PlanningInventory ManagementProduction PlanningSupply Chain Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the full MRP planning cycle, including net requirements calculation, planned order generation, and exception message resolution
Analyze and maintain MRP master data, including bills of materials, item master parameters, lead times, lot sizes, safety stock levels, and reorder points
Monitor MRP output daily, prioritize action messages, and coordinate with buyers and schedulers to ensure timely material availability
Develop and maintain planning horizons, freeze periods, and MRP run frequencies aligned with business requirements
Lead root cause analysis for material shortages, excess inventory, and planning-related production disruptions, implementing corrective actions
Serve as functional power user and primary resource for Deltek Costpoint across MRP planning, material control, procurement, and inventory modules
Configure and maintain Costpoint MRP parameters
Execute and manage MRP processing runs within Costpoint, analyze planning exceptions, and coordinate resolution of system-generated action messages
Leverage SAP ERP PP/MM experience to support system integration, data migration, or dual-environment planning scenarios
Collaborate with IT and ERP administrators on system enhancements, patch testing, and new planning functionality
Train and support junior planners on Costpoint MRP transactions, best practices, and system navigation
Develop and maintain advanced Excel models for demand forecasting, capacity analysis, inventory optimization, and KPI dashboards
Build and maintain Costpoint reports and custom queries
Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to senior leadership on inventory turns, service levels, schedule attainment, and planning accuracy
Use data analysis to identify trends, forecast demand variability, and recommend planning-parameter changes

Requirements

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Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business