Manager Supply Chain Programs 2
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 seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our Global Supply Chain Program Management (GSCPM) organization, overseeing a portfolio of programs within the Platform Sustainment & Modernization Operating Unit (OU). This is a fully onsite role in Lake Charles, LA, offering close engagement with program, manufacturing, and supply chain teams as we support critical sustainment and modernization efforts for our customers. In this leadership role, you will be responsible, accountable, and empowered to drive operational efficiency, strategy, planning, and execution for the Global Supply Chain (GSC) statement of work across your assigned program portfolio. You will report to the Operating Unit Global Supply Chain Program Manager (OU GSC PM) and operate in a fast-paced environment, leading process improvements, tools and metrics, data integration, and cross-functional coordination with key GSC and program stakeholders. As a leader, you: Act with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards in everything you do. Enable your team to achieve predictable, balanced results while satisfying internal and external partners. Treat all people with respect and model personal growth and continuous development. Build and sustain an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. Develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so people feel engaged and connected to their work. Deliver excellence, drive continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience, in supply chain, business management, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team and/or direct people management
- Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
- Experience with manufacturing and purchasing workflows.
- Experience with material receipt forecasting
- U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a technical discipline
- Experience in supply chain management on a major defense program, and/or management of development, production, and maintenance/repair operations projects
- Direct experience interfacing with senior leadership.
- SAP/S4/ MES/IMRO experience
- Experience with FAR/ DFAR
- Understanding of procurement requirements for USG customers
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
- Experience executing and managing service agreements with major suppliers
- Experience with proposal management in a program or capture
Responsibilities
- Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure all supply chain commitments are met; develop and execute integrated mitigation and opportunity plans to address organizational and programmatic risks and opportunities.
- Develop material strategies and lead GSC activities through all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
- Serve as a GSCPM focal point with Responsibility, Accountability, and Action (RAA) to the Operating Unit, in partnership with the OU GSC PM.
- Develop and execute GSC strategies in support of program build and sustainment, with a focus on affordability, operational efficiency, safety, and first-time quality.
- Ensure accurate integration and management of cost and schedule data in support of the Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline.
- Lead proposal management activities to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality submittals.
- Manage material financials in support of program portfolio financial and performance goals.
- Brief senior management on status, risks, and issues affecting cost, schedule, and supply chain performance.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, proactiveness, strong organization, attention to detail, and highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
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 (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
