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Sr. Principal/ Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Northrop Grumman

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Compensation
$86–160K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist for its Category Management team. The role supports procurement strategies for EEE distribution suppliers, manages open orders and supplier issues, and conducts supplier assessments and business reviews. Candidates need relevant experience, knowledge of government contracting and business processes, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Word. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Government ContractingBusiness ProcessesAdvanced Strategy and PlanningMicrosoft Excel or WordProactivitySelf-DirectionSAP MRPMESAdvanced Microsoft ExcelData Analytics

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent9+ Years Relevant ExperienceBachelor's With 5 Years or Master's With 3 YearsBachelor's With 8 Years or Master's With 6 YearsU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, 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’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Sr. Principal/ Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of diverse professionals in NGDS. Category Management.

Responsibilities:

  • Enable Procurement Strategies for EEE Distribution Suppliers

  • Perform Open Order Report (OOR) management by working with suppliers to maintain accurate status of open orders through clear notes and date management in the system of record.

  • Lead supplier issue management, prioritization and expediting via collaboration with impacted programs.

  • Complete quarterly supplier assessments (SAMS) and run Supplier Business Reviews (SBR’s).

  • Develop relationships with suppliers’ personnel to build better partnerships and explore strategies for a better future.

  • Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts

  • Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of relevant experience

  • Will consider 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 3 year of relevant experience with Master’s

  • Understanding of Government contracting and key business processes and have the ability to contribute to advanced strategy and planning throughout the business process

  • Proficient with using Microsoft Excel or Word

  • Proactive, self-directed and can take instruction and act

  • Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U. S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of relevant experience

  • Will consider 8 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 6 year of relevant experience with Master’s

  • Understanding of Government contracting and key business processes and have the ability to contribute to advanced strategy and planning throughout the business process

  • Proficient with using Microsoft Excel or Word

  • Proactive, self-directed and can take instruction and act

  • Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U. S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP MRP experience

  • MES Proficiency

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

  • Data Analytics

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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 542 open Supply Chain Planning jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–160K/yr
  • US median$102–210K/yr417 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 21% below the US median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Supply Chain Planning salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 542 open Supply Chain Planning jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Supply Chain Planning postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 479 postings).
Education
287 of the 542 open Supply Chain Planning jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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