Inventory Planning Control/Principal Inventory Planning Control - 17517

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire an Inventory Planning Control/ Principal Inventory Planning Control to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be based out of Ogden, Utah.  

What you will get to do:

The Planning Control is the focal point for programs between program and Logistics.  This individual will maintain schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production.  This individual will comply with records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock inventory, and/or in production. They will expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.  They will ensure closeout of Production paperwork for sell-off of fabrication and assembly materials and kits and initiate Outside Production activities as related to engineering part requirements. They will determine possible and actual shortages, and initiates action to correct these deficiencies. Provide shortage reports on a regular cadence to senior leadership and analyze Production team’s shortage impact and communicate back to Global Supply Chain for re-order as required.

• Analyzes inventory levels, inventory positioning, and planned production and sales forecasts.

• Develops and maintains inputs to inventory system.

• Coordinates liquidation and transfer of stock to reflect cost, age, and demand.

• Initiates immediate actions in out-of-stock situations. Coordinates with traffic, production planning, and warehouse personnel to ensure appropriate routing, scheduling, and storing of goods.

• May use multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Provide support in material planning

• Prepare and monitors material requisitions

• Coordinate material activities with program team

• Update material tracking information and support materials status reviews

• Generate documents in support of material movement, shipping and storage

• Cross functional team communication and collaboration to support engineering

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree plus 0 years of relevant experience or an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Position may be filled at a higher level, Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable timeline

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years experience working in Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP)

• 1 to 2 years of related production scheduling or Make Material Resource Planning (MRP) experience

• Ability to take direction and follow through on assigned tasks

• Ability to perform light lifting of materials/hardware

• Ability to resolve routine questions/challenges on material planning and coordination

• Strong communication skills

• Plans and/or controls inventory of finished goods for sales warehouses, distribution centers, and factory mixing points to meet sales and distribution demand.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Understanding of SAP

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain preferred

• Familiarity with material requirements planning (MRP) systems

• COMPTIA Security+ certification

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  

• Paid Time Off  

• Health & Wellness Resources  

• Employee Discounts 

• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.