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TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Advanced Technology Lab of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Logistics Planner. The position is located at the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, MD, where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products. The qualified candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and multi-talented. An understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic process engineering is a plus but not required.

The qualified candidate will support the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center and will directly impact the development of state-of-the-art next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

The Logistics Planner will have experience with some of the following responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Foundry Engineering, Program Core Team, Global Supply Chain (GSC), External vendors, and Shipping. Materials management and interaction with program project teams. Note: this is an on-site position.

This position requires work on site located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, MD.

Primary Responsibilities:

Analyzes technical data and reports to determine lab operations baselines for materials, spares, and support equipment provisioning requirements.Reviews technical data related to types of equipment used in the lab, material utilization rates, calibration timelines, and product roadmaps.Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.Manage sub-unit spare assets to coordinate with preventative maintenance and calibration schedules.Manages and controls the asset position of program inventories.Collaborates with program tracking methods and communicates updates to stakeholders.Responsible for working with core scheduling team representatives to forecast material costs, analyze lead times, and identify critical path procurements.Communicates with suppliers for lead times, and delivery times.Actively communicates and works to resolve issues.Receives/reviews requirements for standard and non-standard parts.

This position can be filled at either the Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Logistics Planner: 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or Related Field with 5 years related experience. 3 years with Masters or 1 year of experience with PhD.Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.Can read and interpret CAD models, engineering documents, COTS manuals, etc.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.Able to collaborate in a team environment.Able to work alone, with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience with public speaking.Must have experience managing multiple tasks and coordinating with the appropriate department.Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple departments/audiences such technical teams, financial teams, and senior management.This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Logistics Planner: 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or Related Field with 8 years related experience. 6 years with Masters or 4 year of experience with PhD.Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.Can read and interpret CAD models, engineering documents, COTS manuals, etc.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.Able to collaborate in a team environment.Able to work alone, with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience with public speaking.Must have experience managing multiple tasks and coordinating with the appropriate department.Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple departments/audiences such technical teams, financial teams, and senior management.This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements

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Preferred Qualifications for Principal/Sr. Principal Logistics Planner:

Planning/scheduling, process development, quality, or production experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing and/or maintenance environmentCreation of procedures or purchase requisitionsStrong history of creation of and tracking to key logistics metricsContinuous improvement experienceFamiliarity with different specialty classes of material (ex. HAZMAT) and material documentation (ex. SDS)History of tracking active shipment statusFamiliarity with Excel macros or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

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Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $118,700.00Salary Range 2: $98,600.00 - $147,800.00

The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.