Manager of Supply Chain Programs 2

Northrop Grumman • Elkton, MD

5d • $139,800 - $209,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Programs 2 to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility. The manager leads a team of individual contributors and is responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of material and services content for the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) business unit, Air & Missile Defense market area. The role serves as the main supply chain focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO), coordinating across functions to meet supply chain commitments and develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier-related program risks.

The manager oversees supply chain program execution, including resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk and opportunity management, supplier performance, and issue resolution. The role develops material strategies and ensures program plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontract strategies before execution. The manager briefs the PMO and executive management on program cost and schedule status and issues, and leads process-driven performance and execution across the organization.

The PS&C business unit designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers. The role also supports proposals, supplier performance and risk management, material availability, compliance with material management and accounting requirements, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline and 10 years of experience in supply chain, material planning, and/or engineering; or a master's degree in a related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Proven accomplishments in operational cost reductions and process improvements.
• Demonstrated success in directly managing supply chain professionals and achieving measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of business, economic, and accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with U.S. defense procurement requirements, including FAR/DFAR.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• APICS certification.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of material program managers, ensuring material requirements are satisfied throughout program lifecycles, including proposal, design, and production.
• Oversee material forecasts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support program proposal activities and ensure a global supply chain strategy is developed.
• Establish standard operating practices and best practices to ensure material availability on complex Department of Defense projects.
• Develop processes, controls, and performance measures to ensure supplier performance exceeds objectives for first-pass yield and on-time delivery.
• Maintain compliance with material management and accounting system (MMAS) requirements through process oversight and metrics.
• Create, develop, and implement supply chain strategies for competitive costs and supplier execution excellence.
• Collaborate across functions and departments to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality parts.
• Work with stakeholders to identify supplier and material risks and ensure mitigation, including risks associated with manufacturing techniques, sole-source providers, and potential disruptions.
• Manage material sales tracking, including budget and estimate-at-completion responsibilities; report material variances affecting sales and identify recovery opportunities.
• Lead adoption of LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
• Plan and execute supply chain resources, material costs, forecasts, schedules, risks and opportunities, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
• Brief the PMO and executive management on program cost and schedule status and issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager