Principal Logistics Planner

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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Logistics Planner for our Intelligent Power Management System (IPMS) portfolio. The IPMS project is a NGDS joint venture with an outside partner involving the development of a highly innovative microturbine alternator power generation solution to meet emerging DoD operational energy needs. The Logistics Planner will provide material control and analysis with an emphasis on supply chain coordination and material receiving, inspection, warehousing, kitting, and shipping support. The positions based at a facility in El Dorado Hills, California. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Analyze technical data, reports, and Bills of Materials to determine inventory quantities required to support production forecasts. Consistently monitor inventory and material allocations for accuracy and minimum stock quantities. Generate inventory reports on stock usage, and location changes. Initiate material procurement and manage procurement processing. Provide hands-on material processing from initial vendor receipt through final assembly. Manage and control the asset location and allocation of Northrop Grumman and customer furnished inventories. Maintains property accountability records.