Director of Global Supply Chain I

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain 1 for Elkton, MD. The role leads MPMs, Planners, Stores, Receiving, and Shipping to evolve the GSC structure and align with program goals.

The director will manage supplier relationships, drive cost management, and mentor leaders while ensuring on-time delivery and strategic execution across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree with extensive experience in supply chain management.
• Proven leadership in a matrixed organization and cost management.
• Experience with aerospace and defense programs and procurement.
• Ability to deliver executive-level briefings and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for GSC in a matrixed environment and mentor leaders.
• Address supply chain impacts proactively and resolve conflicts.
• Drive affordability initiatives and supplier relationship management.
• Oversee strategy, planning, and execution of supplier content.
• Coordinate budgeting and events, and manage total cost within GSC.
• Lead negotiations with major subcontractors and large suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Matrixed environment

Cost account management

Aerospace & defense

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor’s degree (15+ years SCM)

Master’s degree (12+ years SCM)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 currently seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain 1 for our Elkton, MD PS&C Business Unit. This position will report to the Weapons Division Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.

Position Overview

The Director of Global Supply Chain provides leadership to, Material Program Managers (MPMs), Material Planners, Stores, Receiving, and Shipping personnel. The position will be responsible for evolving the supply chain structure, defining strategic objectives, and integrating the GSC strategy with the MP business strategic plan. The Director of Global Supply Chain is responsible for effective communication with the procurement team, improving supplier quality and on-time delivery, timely decision making, personnel development, effective management of MP and supplier resources, and embracing a continuous improvement philosophy. In addition, the director is responsible for all aspects of managing material and inventory on plant to ensure parts arrive in-time to support production schedules based on program/customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the GSC organization in a matrixed environment, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with the business areas with a strong focus on mentoring leaders across the GSC functions
• Identify and quickly address supply chain impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the business and/or program
• Drive affordability initiatives and opportunities
• Champion for leaders and all team members of the supply chain organization
• Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all supplier content
• Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations for major subcontract and large procurement suppliers
• Coordinate planning, budget management, and execution of supplier events
• Total Cost Management of GSC budget allocations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 15 years experience or Masters degree with at least 12 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, or business management.
• Must have 4 years of experience leading in a matrixed environment.
• Must have Cost Account Management experience.
• Must have Aerospace & Defense experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret level clearance, for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing supply chain strategies to improve the performance of the supply chain, reduce reliance on single source suppliers, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks of supplier issues.
• Experience developing and presenting executive-level briefings.
• Solid understanding of supply chain metrics and key performance indicators.
• Robust risk management experience.
• Extensive supplier management experience.
• Successful applicants will be action-oriented, self-starters, with an ability to lead through influence.
• Active Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.