Manager Supply Chain Programs 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC) Operations team is seeking talented Supply Chain Program Manager 3 to join the Naval & Oceanic Systems Business Unit, supporting the Undersea Warfare and Special Defense Operating Units. This position will be located in Annapolis, MD. The Operations team is strategically partnered to drive the best decisions possible and plays a key role in the success and bottom line of our programs. We take responsibility for the quality we put forth, deliver customer satisfaction, demonstrate leadership, and we act with integrity in all we do, valuing our people, and regarding our suppliers as essential team members. If you are highly motivated and have a passion in supporting innovative systems, products, and solutions to ultimately keep our world safe, look no further. What we do leaves lasting impacts, is challenging, and is extremely rewarding. Rise to the challenge, find your voice, launch your career to new heights, and join our Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Naval & Oceanic Systems Business Unit. Our team is looking for a qualified applicant to lead all Global Supply Chain activities in support of our Oceanic Systems program portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in operations, supply chain, business, or program management or a masters degree and a minimum of 6 years in operations, supply chain, business, or program management
- Experience with supply chain management techniques, practices, processes, tools, and planning.
- Minimum of 5 years in a formal lead/management position of people
- US Citizenship
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI
- High proficiency with SAP, particularly Supply Chain/MRP transactions
- Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, execution, and operational efficiency of all material and services content for two Operating Units
- Drive strong supplier performance through the use of focused management approaches designed to proactively identify and mitigate risks
- Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations for major subcontract awards
- Acts as the primary focal point for program leadership for GSC and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met
- Monitor and manage emerging global supply chain issues and develop mitigation strategies to best position programs for continued success
- Lead GSC in proposal efforts supporting our growing campus through cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Pricing & Estimating
- Develop key suppliers to support critical program and industry technologies
- Assume lead responsibility for the assessment of supply resources and to aggregate and prioritize demand requirements
- Maintain an accurate and predictable material receipt forecast for the Annapolis campus
- Report to executive leadership at program management reviews
- Participate in make/buy decisions beneficial to programs and the campus
- Manage both short and long-term capacity and resource planning
- Travel up to 25%
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- 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
