Senior Principal Planning Specialist

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. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Senior Principal Planning Specialist 4; to join our Strategic Space System Division working 100% onsite at our Space Park facility in Redondo Beach, CA. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible Please note that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding. This position requires an active DoD Top Secret or Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance. Responsibilities: Defines and develops material strategy Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed Creates/releases requisitions Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements Basic Qualifications: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance at time of application Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience In lieu of a degree, additional 4 years of professional experience Experience with SAP/Enovia/Tableau Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in inventory, manufacturing, procurement, contracts and subcontracts.