Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Category Analytics)

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Category Analytics Supply Chain Planning Analyst to support our Global Supply Chain Category Management team. This position may support a hybrid/telecommute work arrangement however, the selected individual will need to be in a commutable local distance to one of the following NGAS facilities to support occasional onsite work: Melbourne, FL El Segundo, CA Redondo Beach, CA Palmdale, CA The Supply Chain Planning Analyst assesses demand forecasts across categories to provide insights to category managers/category buyers. This individual will have the opportunity to be a part of team that defines, develops, implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address material risk management, Cost avoidance and Savings, and influence make/buy decisions, in support of business growth. Responsibilities: Create and maintain compelling data visualizations to summarize and communicate findings at various organizational levels Partner with Program Management and GSC teammates who will provide in-depth expertise of relevant data sources Provide Data Analytics in support of the development and execution of long-term supply chain strategies. Supports supply chain strategy development and integration of new programs and initiatives that include forecast and coordination for key commodities and suppliers, new product launches, and network redesigns. Monitors key performance indicators, analyzes supply chain performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives. Participation in multiple cross-functional activities including analyzing and aggregating supply / demand requirements. Analyzing purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools Participation 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 Analyzing lead times and identifies critical path procurements.