Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Perform long-term capacity and resource planning .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,400 - $108,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain and Material Planning, with a strong focus on capacity and resource planning, inventory management, and the use of MRP tools. Proficient in communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective program execution and schedule adherence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Bills of Materials (BOM)SAP ExperienceU.S. Government Secret-level Clearance

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Hard Skills

Capacity PlanningResource PlanningInventory ManagementDemand AnalysisMaterial Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelOutlookPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingAerospaceGlobal Supply ChainProgram Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform long-term capacity and resource planning
Aggregate and prioritize demand requirements
Analyze purchase material supply/demand positions using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
Create or reduce supply requirements based on inventory adjustments
Participate in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling
Plan inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements
Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of Global Supply Chain schedules through strategic planning and execution
Provide early visibility into purchase requisition release constraints and material excess reviews
Integrate metrics requirements for the Demand Planning Team
Communicate program schedule deviations and coordinate impacts with internal and external customers
Execute rapid requirements, scrap/spare/replacement planning
Serve as a Global Supply Chain liaison to Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs
Work on a dynamic, fast-paced program team supporting Airborne Surveillance Programs at BWI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; OR Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; OR High School Diploma with 6 years of experience in supply chain and/or material planning in a manufacturing or aerospace environment in lieu of degree
MS Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Previous experience in Supply Chain
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret-level clearance is required to apply and start the role
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time
Experience with Bills of Materials preferred
Experience in SAP preferred
Experience with Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning preferred
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions
Travel up to 10% of the time

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