Director of Global Supply Chain I
About The Position
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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain 1 for our Elkton, MD PS&C Business Unit. This position will report to the Weapons Division Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA. Position Overview The Director of Global Supply Chain provides leadership to, Material Program Managers (MPMs), Material Planners, Stores, Receiving, and Shipping personnel. The position will be responsible for evolving the supply chain structure, defining strategic objectives, and integrating the GSC strategy with the MP business strategic plan. The Director of Global Supply Chain is responsible for effective communication with the procurement team, improving supplier quality and on-time delivery, timely decision making, personnel development, effective management of MP and supplier resources, and embracing a continuous improvement philosophy. In addition, the director is responsible for all aspects of managing material and inventory on plant to ensure parts arrive in-time to support production schedules based on program/customer demand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 15 years experience or Masters degree with at least 12 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, or business management.
- Must have 4 years of experience leading in a matrixed environment.
- Must have Cost Account Management experience.
- Must have Aerospace & Defense experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager.
- Ability to obtain a US Government Secret level clearance, for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience developing supply chain strategies to improve the performance of the supply chain, reduce reliance on single source suppliers, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks of supplier issues.
- Experience developing and presenting executive-level briefings.
- Solid understanding of supply chain metrics and key performance indicators.
- Robust risk management experience.
- Extensive supplier management experience.
- Successful applicants will be action-oriented, self-starters, with an ability to lead through influence.
- Active Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the GSC organization in a matrixed environment, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with the business areas with a strong focus on mentoring leaders across the GSC functions
- Identify and quickly address supply chain impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the business and/or program
- Drive affordability initiatives and opportunities
- Champion for leaders and all team members of the supply chain organization
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all supplier content
- Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations for major subcontract and large procurement suppliers
- Coordinate planning, budget management, and execution of supplier events
- Total Cost Management of GSC budget allocations
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
