2027 Converting Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their Global Supply Chain organization in San Diego, CA. This is an entry-level opportunity designed to boost knowledge through experience and exposure, supporting a mission to protect the nation and its allies.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Pathways:

• Create standard material purchase orders (SMAT) in SAP.

• Understand the process for creating and issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using SAP.

• Review supplier quotations and perform basic price analysis.

• Maintain documentation using the eFile system.

• Navigate PrOP, understanding procedures for all purchase orders.

• Release purchase orders in SAP.

• Implement purchase order change orders.

• Access and manage buyer purchase requisition work queues.

• Use Ariba and onboard new suppliers.

• Understand the general procurement timeline and steps for PO release within a 30-day cycle.

• Develop organizational skills for managing work queues.

• Program Planner Pathways:

• Act as supplier lead for Non-Category Management suppliers, participating in status meetings, expediting material, and issue resolution.

• Participate in program and functional meetings, including Page and Lines.

• Create requisitions for Program and NGMS material through the M903/M922 process.

• Track program-related KPI Metrics (e.g., Late to Release Reqs., On-Time delivery to MRP).

• Support CAMs with procurement activities, including requisition releases, quote and negotiation activities, and procurement documentation.

• Support smaller proposals and create Bill of Estimates (BOEs) for them.

• Support continuous improvement projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAP
• eFile system
• PrOP
• Ariba
• M903/M922 process
• Power BI (Exposure or experience preferred)
• Tableau (Exposure or experience preferred)
• Microsoft Office skills (including Excel formulas, pivot tables, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited institution.

• Majoring in or have majored in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite.

• Ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period.

• Previous internship with Northrop Grumman (preferred).

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher (preferred).

• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) (preferred).

• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: May be available