Principal Logistics Planner

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) MDA is working to develop next generation high performance computing systems to meet the mission demands of the NGMC (Microelectronics Center). Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation including our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate for gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.

The Advanced Technology Lab of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Logistic Planner. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Transformational Technology Business Area. Transformational Technology is focused on developing state-of-the-art next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

Qualified Logistics Planner will have experience with some of the following responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Test Execution, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping.
• Works collaboratively to establish a lab operation baseline and determines sparing and support equipment requirements.
• Reviews technical data related to types of equipment used in the lab, utilization rates, calibration timelines, and product roadmaps.
• Manages and controls the asset position of USG inventories.
• Utilization of SAP Materials management and other inventory management systems
• Maintain internal stock of lab consumable material and parts.
• Develop a plan for periodic review of assets activity (e.g., in use, idle, at calibration, needs repair/upgrade, awaiting final disposition, etc., across multiple labs.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for tracking test assets.
• Review, analyzes and implement processes surrounding packaging, shipping, and receiving material.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

Basic Qualifications for PrincipaLogistics Planner:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area with 6 years of experience or 4 years with MS. Four (4) years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• Experience in one or more of the following: Asset Tracking, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Performing Audits.
• Existing TS/SCI with CI/FS polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications for Logistics Planner:

• BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred)
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and electronic test consumables
• Experience working in R&D environments.

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