Lead, Secret-Cleared Supply Chain Manager

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Supply Chain 1 to join our Oklahoma City team. Based onsite, this role leads cross‑functional supply chain activities, influencing budget targets, metrics, and process improvements to drive safe, cost‑efficient operations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience and at least 2 years of leadership, plus an active Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience OR Master's with 2 years OR HS diploma with 8 years in management, supply chain, PM, manufacturing, operations, or business management.
• Must have minimum 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Must have at least an active U.S. Government Secret clearance to apply/start.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Warehousing, Traffic, Procurement, etc.
• Responsible for meeting direct/indirect budget targets, writing/updating work instructions, providing performance metrics, and making recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.
• Leads a team that supports Production and Sustainment goals and objectives through tracking, receiving, shipping with focus on safety and cost efficiency.
• Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance via KPIs.
• Train and guide employees in keeping with Northrop Grumman Values & Leader Characteristics.
• Collaborate with programs on projects related to material receipt, storage, issue, and transportation.
• Directs activities related to program transportation, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified) and specialty movements.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Supply Chain 1 to join our Oklahoma City team. Based onsite, this role leads cross‑functional supply chain activities, influencing budget targets, metrics, and process improvements to drive safe, cost‑efficient operations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience and at least 2 years of leadership, plus an active Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is possible.