Senior Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeClearfield • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $101,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including material planning, inventory management, and capacity planning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and apply advanced analytical techniques for strategic decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial PlanningInventory ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership

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Hard Skills

Material StrategiesCapacity PlanningBill-of-Materials (BOM)Lead Time AnalysisData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMotivationGuidanceCoordination

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelDeltek Costpoint Materials Module

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainBusiness ManagementProgram ManagementOperational GoalsDemand Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals
Assess supply resources and prioritize demand requirements
Plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials
Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team
Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination for effective supply chain execution
Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line transitions
Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements for strategic decision-making
Plan and manage inventory levels based on Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements
Create or reduce supply requirements as needed
Develop and execute critical material planning strategies
Conduct lead time analyses and identify critical paths
Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate and refine supply chain workflows
Address inefficiencies and mitigate risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in the same areas
High School education and 12+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields may be considered in lieu of a degree
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Expertise in MS Excel
Expertise in Deltek Costpoint Materials Module
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

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 or personal business
No relocation assistance available