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Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 or 3 (1st Shift)

Northrop Grumman

Palmdale, CAFull-time$47–93K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$47–93K/yr
Location
Palmdale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift CertificationSecret clearanceValid Driver's License

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 2 or 3 for its Palmdale Machine Center and Global Supply Chain team. The onsite role supports shop-floor operations by staging raw materials, maintaining inventory, certifying material buy-offs, and coordinating material movement with production, warehouse, and transportation teams. The schedule is first shift, Friday through Sunday, 3/10s.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain ProcessesLogistics SupportShipping and ReceivingWarehousingInventory ControlForklift OperationReach Lift OperationPallet Jack OperationSAPMESReceiving ReportsMaterial CertificationsBlueprint ReadingBOM ReadingParts List ReadingHazmat HandlingChemical HandlingAerospace ManufacturingMS 365ExcelWordPowerPointPhysical StaminaLiftingDriving

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2+ Years Logistics or Related Experience4+ Years Logistics or Related ExperienceForklift CertificationValid Driver's LicenseSecret Clearance or Ability to ObtainActive Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrup Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Tech Coordinator 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

  • 1st shift, 3/10s schedule Friday- Sunday

  • Position is onsite, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver with knowledge of Supply Chain processes in support of the Palmdale Machine Center and the Global Supply Chain team. In this role you will be working as a cross-functional Supply Chain Technical Coordinator, supporting shop floor, maintaining raw material stock and inventory. The GSC team works closely with AS Program Project Management teams, the production floor, warehouse receiving and transportation to coordinate material movement. Daily processes will include but are not limited to; identifying and staging raw material for the production floor. Certifying and processing material buy-offs in accordance with certifications of conformance. Reading engineering blueprints and parts list. Maintaining Raw Material inventory level to ensure manufacture of stock products to fulfill customer requirements. Reading Certifications of Conformance, Transportation Requests, Wrap and Pack, verifying material specifications, and requirements, and will need a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process.

  • Loads, unloads, and conveys materials and parts to multiple work sites, and performs a combination of tasks under specific direction which may include shipping and/or receiving.

  • Opens containers using hand tools; counts and weighs materials and records information.

  • Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and machines by hand; loads or unloads materials into or from trucks by hand.

  • Conveys materials using hand truck, forklift, or other devices; stacks or assembles materials; aids by lifting heavy objects by hand

  • Delivers parts to MRB and picks up chemicals and supplies when required.

  • Wraps and packs kits to send to on and offsite locations.

  • Certifies Material buyoff in accordance with material certificates of conformance.

  • Conducts inventory of raw materials.

  • Works closely with the Operations team and shop floor with experience working in a warehouse environment

  • Provides status of raw material availability staging during meetings or other required planning/status sessions

  • Operates company-owned vehicles to execute pick-up and delivery of parts between Northrop Grumman sites/buildings, and offsite locations at times.

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.

This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications | Level 2:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing and/or inventory control.

  • Ability to obtain forklift certification.

  • This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company-owned vehicles (potentially in the dark at times).

  • Ability to obtain / maintain U.S Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

  • Ability to work in MS 365, Excel, Word, Power Point.

Basic Qualifications | Level 3:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing and /or inventory control.

  • Ability to obtain forklift certification.

  • This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company-owned vehicles (potentially in the dark at times).

  • Ability to obtain / maintain U.S Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

  • Ability to work in MS 365, Excel, Word, Power Point.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience using a forklift/reach lift/pallet jack.

  • Prior experience using SAP/ MES.

  • Understanding Receiving Reports and Raw Material Certifications of Conformance.

  • Reading engineering blueprints, BOM’s and parts lists.

  • Hazmat or chemical handling experience.

  • Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.

  • Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

How this job compares

Set against the 2,773 open Logistics jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47–93K/yr
  • California median$86–131K/yr144 salary ranges
  • US median$80–123K/yr907 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 36% below the California median midpoint ($110K) — in the lowest quarter of Logistics salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 268 open Logistics jobs in California and 2,773 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Logistics postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,626 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,206 of the 2,773 open Logistics jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Warehouse jobs

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