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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is seeking aSupply Chain Specialist 3.This position is required to be full-time, on sitein Woodland Hills, CA locations.No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.Applicants must havethe ability to obtainaUS Government DoD SecretClearance.

Position Summary:

Supports and manages material strategy of subcontracted and purchased material for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. Coordinates activities of various Supply Chain disciplines by creating and participating in program level Supply Chain strategies and plans. Ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management / risk and opportunity ownership (schedule and cost). This individual is the liaison between the Program Office and the Supply Chain organization and is responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program's specific material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. Will represent Supply Chain to the Customer, Program Management andAdvanced Weapons Systems Management teams. This individual may be responsible for multiple programs, which will have numerous variations in responsibilities from simple to complex.

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist 3 functions include, but are not limited to, functioning as the "owner" of the materials i.e. Material Program Management for all material related items. This includes: developing material strategies on complex programs; facilitate Make/Buy decisions; prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) which includes both cost and schedule; identifying and mitigating complex program risks as they pertain to material requirements; achieve program material budget objectives by developing a set of strategies that will achieve those directives; gather estimate at complete (EAC) data and managing material requirements to meet production build schedules; work closely with Subcontracts and Purchasing with resolving Supply Chain issues for the program and work closely with the program office and other supporting functionsin resolving program material cost risks. This individual will also be required to contribute to enterprise initiatives, with the Program and within Supply Chain. Support a material cost accounts under a program with EVMS requirements and will have cost accounting responsibility (material and labor) for an assigned program. May serve on an approval board as member representing Supply Chain function (Change Review Board (CRB), Material Review Board (MRB), Supplier Corrective Action Board (SCAB), etc.).

Major Responsibilities:

• Support EAC (estimate at complete) and ETC (estimate to complete) goals within programs of responsibility.
• Support budget price variance (B.P.V.) goals for programs of responsibility.
• Support material sales forecast goals.
• Support on-time delivery performance of suppliers within programs of responsibility.
• Support Supplier Return To Green plans (RTG)
• Assist with special departmental projects.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and support supplier meetings as required to mitigate risks.
• Conduct and participate in meetings and briefings with internal and external representatives.
• Communicate material status to Functional Leadership and Program Management Office, escalate as required.

Basic Requirements:

• 5 years with a Bachelor's, 3 years with a Master's, or 9 years direct experience in leu of degree.
• Earned Value/CAM experience
• Understanding and experience of bill of materials and line of balance.
• Experience providing material program strategies for programs with numerous end items and variations.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a US DoD Government Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of relevant experience from a large DoD organization coupled with a deep understanding of supply chain management and program management.
• Communication of information is a key component of this position, excellent presentation skills will be required to keep internal customers, suppliers and the external customer informed.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing and planning, material procurement, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation. Experience with Costpoint system(s) is a plus.
• Understanding of FAR/DFAR Regulations.

• Be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management, supplier management and the external customer.

• Prefer someone with excellent time management skills and the ability to set the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that they will be required to perform.
• Experience leading teams is desired as this individual may also be required to lead specialized groups for the purpose of achieving specific organization goals.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and analyzing material data.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $117,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.