2027 Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist for its Mission Systems sector in Baltimore, MD. This is an entry-level opportunity within the Pathways rotational program, offering three rotation opportunities within global supply chain. The participant will join Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Global Supply Chain organization. Potential rotation areas include procurement, program planning, supplier quality, and other related work scopes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Pathways Role & Responsibilities

• Gain experience in fundamental areas of general procurement.
• Create standard material purchase orders (SAP).
• Understand the steps to create and issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using SAP.
• Review supplier quotations and conduct pricing negotiations; perform basic price analysis.
• Maintain documentation using the eFile system.
• Navigate PrOP and understand procedures for all purchase orders.
• Release purchase orders in SAP.
• Implement purchase order change orders.
• Access and manage the buyer purchase requisition work queue.
• Use Ariba and onboard new suppliers.
• Understand the general procurement timeline and steps to complete PO release within a 30-day cycle.
• Develop organizational skills to manage a work queue.

Program Planner Pathways Role and Responsibilities

• Act as supplier lead for Non-Category Management suppliers, participating in status meetings, expediting material, and issue resolution.
• Participate in Program Meetings and other functional meetings concerning the Program.
• 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 those proposals.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAP
• eFile system
• PrOP
• Ariba
• M903/M922 process
• KPI Metrics
• Bill of Estimates (BOEs)
• Microsoft Office (including Excel formulas, pivot tables, PowerPoint)
• Power BI (exposure or experience)
• Tableau (exposure or experience)

Qualifications

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret is mentioned as the type but not explicitly a requirement for starting).
• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite for obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership & teamwork capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Involvement in professional/community/extracurricular activities.

Additional Information

• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
• Relocation Assistance: May be available.
• Salary Range: $60,200 to $90,200.