**Requisition ID: R10183094**

+ **Category:** Global Supply Chain

+ **Location:** Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

**Job 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 is possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, 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 will 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 seeking a Principal Material Requirements Planning Control Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals.

**Roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:**

+ Providing material management and analysis support of complex programs.

+ Coordinating and supporting development of material requirements among multiple Control Account Managers (CAMs) and programs.

+ Developing program integrated Bills of Material, support definition and validation of program material requirements, and support material/production planning to enable the efficient approval of purchase requisitions.

+ Interacting with Program Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing MRP Analysts, Program Management, and other departments to provide accurate material requirements status.

+ Supporting program Earned Value Management processes through development and maintenance of material cost and schedule forecasts from initial planning through execution.

+ Supporting integration of material requirements into program Integrated Master Schedules.

+ Providing reporting of program material status and analysis of material variances to plan and other applicable metrics.

+ Implementing internal and customer directed budget and contract changes for all material requirements.

+ Use MRP analysis tools to perform material resource planning based on demand generated resource requirements current stock, production need dates, vendor lead and material processing time to ensure timely material or service availability to support production operations.

+ Must have ability to plan, monitor, and coordinate all activity related to establishing appropriate schedules for materials which include both procured items as well as manufactured items necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.

+ Requires strong understanding of Bills of Materials, structures, and dependencies within a manufacturing environment.

+ Requires skills and ability to prepare and present data, charts, and status necessary to highlight potential constraints to meeting schedule including material, supplier, or work center concerns.

**Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:**

+ Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in material planning, logistics, supply chain, or procurement – OR – a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related professional experience. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

+ Familiarity with Earned Value Management.

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, slicer tools, chart generation or VBA macros.)

+ Ability to obtain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

+ Proven experience using MS Office Suite and various MRP/ERP systems (SAP).

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Current and active Secret clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

+ Familiarity with supply chain processes, material planning, or material management and control.

**Salary Range:** $79,100 - $118,700

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.