Supply Chain Operations Manager 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Weapons Business Unit is hiring a Supply Chain Operations Manager to lead Global Supply Chain (GSC) operations for the division. This onsite leadership position is based in Woodland Hills, California, and requires an active Department of Defense Secret clearance. The role works closely with executive leadership, program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality, and engineering in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position has a 9/80 work schedule, and travel is expected approximately 10% of the time. The manager is accountable for the strategy, integration, planning, and execution of GSC operations, including ERP expertise and performance metrics and tools, indirect project management, business management and forecasting, support to the division GSC Director, and liaison work on sector-level digital transformation initiatives. The role coordinates across functions to meet supply chain commitments and develop and execute mitigation or opportunity plans for organizational and program risks. Responsibilities also include staffing support for Advanced Weapons programs; managing and developing direct reports; overseeing indirect and capital project needs; implementing supply chain tools, metrics, reporting, processes, and data analytics; developing data visualization and decision-support capabilities; communicating project status to stakeholders and customers; and supporting business management and financial understanding across GSC teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience, in operations, supply chain, business, or program management.
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices, processes, tools, and planning.
- Strong business acumen, including the ability to analyze supplier impacts on business-unit financials for externally and internally funded scope.
- Active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation completed within the last 5 years.
- Ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, California.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- At least 4 years in a formal lead or management position.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams to meet project cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
- Experience using data analytics tools and techniques to drive supply chain strategies and performance through digital transformation.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with development, production, and/or sustainment programs or projects.
- SAP experience.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
Responsibilities
- Manage the strategy, integration, planning, and execution of Global Supply Chain operations, including ERP expertise, performance metrics and tools, indirect project management, business management and forecasting, executive support to the division GSC Director, and liaison work on digital transformation initiatives.
- Serve as a focal point for the GSC Division team and GSC Team Functions, coordinating across functions to meet supply chain commitments and develop and execute plans addressing risks and opportunities.
- Provide division staffing support to all Advanced Weapons programs.
- Conduct mid-year and annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to staff, and support their professional development and mentoring.
- Manage indirect and capital project needs.
- Facilitate and implement supply chain tools, metrics, reporting, and processes, including data analytics resources and digital transformation initiatives.
- Develop requirements for data visualizations, analyses, decision-support systems, and databases, and promote the use of data in business decisions.
- Communicate project status to stakeholders and customers and incorporate their feedback into data products.
- Oversee the GSC Business Management organization supporting Advanced Weapons programs and facilitate financial acumen across GSC functional teams.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines and multiple tasks while supporting the division senior Director.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
