Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in our Sunnyvale, CA location supporting the Columbia Turbine Generator program portfolio.  The preferred candidate will need to work onsite at our facility located in Sunnyvale, CA. This represents an incredible opportunity for an individual to work hand-in-hand with program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality and engineering!  The selected individual should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. This position can be hired as a Principal or Sr Principal level. Responsibilities:  • Develops supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman’s program and proposal execution. • Manages the GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), and proposals through close-out.  Coordinates interdepartmental activity, directs communication, coordinates with suppliers, and integrates efforts across all GSC functions. • Coordinates cross-functionally (with all program functions) to ensure supply chain commitments are met and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed. • Leads supply chain execution and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and issue resolution. • Aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community. • Demonstrates problem solving skills in supply chain, business management, operations, logistics, engineering, or program management. • Briefs the GSCPM on the status and issues affecting program performance:  Cost, risks and opportunities, and schedule. • Will be involved in special projects and continuous improvement activities. #MPR #GSCCMP Basic Qualifications for the Principal: • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain/business management or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain or business management • Experience with ERP systems • US Citizen • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government clearance Preferred Qualifications for the Principal: • Active government Secret Security clearance • Experience in Earned Value Management Systems • ASCM/APICS Supply Chain Certifications Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal: • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain/business management or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain or business management • Experience with ERP systems • US Citizen • Ab