Supply Chain Planning Specialist (level 1/2)

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 is possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, 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 will have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently hiring for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 1/2) to join our IBCS Program Hardware Engineering team. This position is in Huntsville, AL The person hired will be expected to work the hours of operations in Huntsville, AL; training and meetings will require onsite participation from the candidate. This position does have the possibility to have hybrid schedule with part-time telecommuting based on program requirements. Job Duties: Help define and develop material strategy. Partner with Huntsville Hardware Engineering teammates to select hardware for future designs. To include processing RFQ, RFI, & RFP on behalf of the design team needs. Receive and review requirements for standard and non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements and updates Material Master data for price valuation and planned delivery times. Participate in Agile environment teams to drive Change Request (CR) updates to TDP. Participate in make/buy process, capacity planning, and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, product end-of-life management. Analyze purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Understand inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Act as one the Program facing liaisons for the Global Supply chain team. Competitive and non-competitive sourcing approaches, requests for quotes Solicitation bid packages strategies, targeting optimized pricing through volume Source selections in a competitive environment & participate in proposal activities. Understand and evaluate multiple supplier proposals to place compliant purchase orders. Extract, monitor, analyze and validate data and information from multiple sources Develop engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners / customers to drive problem resolution. Help CAMs and Management understand and explain material forecasts. Candidates must be able to make sound and independent decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry, including Aerospace and Defense. This role may be filled at a level 1 or level 2 based on the requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Planning Specialist (level 1): Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of related experience; will consider 0 years of experience with a bachelor's degree Experience with SAP or similar ERP system MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Supply Chain Planning Specialist (level 2): Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1 year of relevant experience with a Master's Experience with SAP or similar ERP system MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company Ability to discern and analyze data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies Demonstrated experience in the analysis and negotiation of contractual terms and conditions Problem solving, and interpersonal skills Proven ability to apply risk-based thinking in support of strategic decision making SAP experience Knowledge of FAR/DFAR