Manager Supply Chain Programs 2

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD, is seeking a senior supply chain leader to coordinate cross-functional teams and develop material strategies for complex programs. The role emphasizes mitigating risks, driving affordability, and ensuring on-time, within-budget execution.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree with extensive experience or a master's with relevant leadership background, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team or direct people management.
• Experience with procurement and subcontract execution workflows.
• Experience with manufacturing and purchasing workflows.
• Experience with material receipt forecasting.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure supply chain commitments are met and develop mitigation plans.
• Develops material strategy and leads activities in all phases of the BAP.
• Serves as a focal point with Responsibility, Accountability, and Action to the Operating Unit Leader.
• Develops and executes GSC strategies to support the build process for affordability and quality.
• Integrates and manages cost and schedule data for the EVM baseline.
• Manages proposal submissions to ensure timely, high-quality Prime proposals.
• Manages material financials to support program goals.
• Briefs executive management on cost and schedule status.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Supply chain management

Procurement workflows

Earned Value Management

Proposal management

Cost/schedule data integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Key Functions For This Role Include

• Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed to address any organizational or programmatic risks and opportunities
• Develops material strategy and leads the activities in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP);
• The Manager will serve as a focal point with Responsibility, Accountability, and Action (RAA) to the Operating Unit Leader within the GSCPM team
• Responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies to support the build process on the program, with focus on achieving affordability, operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets
• Responsible for the accurate integration and management of cost and schedule data in support of the Earned Value Management baseline
• Proposal management to ensure the timely and quality submittal of Prime proposals
• Management of material financials in support of Program financial goals
• Briefs the executive management on the status and issues affecting cost and schedule performance
• Self-motivated and proactive, organized and detail oriented
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, commitment to fostering an engaging environment for others and excellent communication skills

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years or a Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, business management or other related field.
• 3+ years of prior experience leading a team or direct people management
• Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
• Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
• Experience with material receipt forecasting
• U.S citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline
• Experience in supply chain management on a major program in defense and/or management in development or production projects
• Direct experience interfacing with executive leadership
• SAP experience
• Earned Value Management experience
• Experience executing and managing service agreements with major suppliers
• Experience with proposal management

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00

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.