Traffic Administrator Manager I
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems Business Unit is seeking a Traffic Administrator Manager I for its logistics team within the Globe Supply Chain department in Mesa, Arizona. The role is an individual contributor position that supports Armament Systems programs and transportation operations, including hazardous-material shipments. The position supports Competent Authority submissions and Corporate DOT audits, and applies Department of Transportation regulations and practices. It plans, schedules, routes, and monitors inbound and outbound domestic and international freight shipments; coordinates with carriers; reconciles freight bills; handles and negotiates claims; and researches transportation methods, rates, and routes. It also develops carrier-rate audit and monitoring programs, evaluates transportation performance and costs, and finds and books Safe Havens for test assets. The role supports process-improvement initiatives, event response teams, corrective and preventive actions, resource allocation, SAP shipping and receiving integration, and coordination across supply chain, quality, manufacturing, integration, and program teams. The manager monitors daily unit operations and directs subordinate staff as needed, while ensuring work is completed on schedule and logistics activities follow safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Experience in production control and scheduling, material planning, inventory control, warehouse organization, logistics, or a related field in manufacturing or supply chain.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in hazardous shipments, logistics, supply chain management, finance, or business administration.
- Experience with integration and test, defense, aerospace, or high-reliability product development industries.
- Knowledge of logistics, warehouse inventory, material planning, DOT regulations, and Competent Authorities.
- Strong background with SAP 4/HANA.
- Experience with MS Access and MS Project.
- Expertise in Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to acquire a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Complete and support Competent Authority submissions and support Corporate DOT audits.
- Apply and comply with DOT regulations, including understanding 49 CFR and learning DOT shipping practices.
- Plan, schedule, and route inbound and outbound domestic and international freight shipments.
- Schedule shipments with carriers, reconcile freight bills, prepare and negotiate claims, and select or recommend carriers.
- Research transportation methods, rates, and routes; develop programs to audit and monitor carrier rates and charges; and evaluate carrier performance and transportation costs.
- Search for and book Safe Havens for test assets and support shipping hazardous materials for ABL, NRE, TPG, Independence, and Plymouth.
- Support all Armament Systems programs and Functional Homeroom initiatives, including process improvement, Event Response Teams, and corrective and preventive action implementation.
- Monitor resource usage and adjust allocations as priorities change.
- Support SAP integration for shipping and receiving.
- Oversee transportation and ensure materials are handled, stored, and transported in compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Improve logistics processes to reduce costs and improve delivery communications and coordination with the correct warehouse.
- Coordinate with Material Program Management, Material Planning, and Procurement to align materials in support of the MPS.
- Promote communication and coordination among Quality, Manufacturing, Integration, and Global Supply Chain functional teams.
- Monitor daily operations of the unit, assign and schedule work, and provide direction or assistance to subordinates as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
