Manager Supply Chain Programs 2

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Supply Chain professional to drive strategy and execution across the Machinery Systems portfolio. You will coordinate with PMO and cross-functional teams to ensure baseline budgets, schedules, and procurement plans are solid before program start.

You will lead program execution, manage resources and costs, and ensure supplier performance while addressing risks and opportunities. The role requires on-site presence in Sunnyvale, CA and a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 8 years of supply chain/business management/contracts/program management, operations and/or closely related experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience
• 3+ years of prior experience leading a team/process/project
• Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
• Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
• U.S citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance
• Must be able to work on-site in Sunnyvale, CA

Responsibilities

• Drives innovation and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain Management function
• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for Machinery Systems in all phases of the BAP
• Ensures that baseline schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement strategies are complete before program execution
• Acts as the main focal point for the entire supply chain and coordinates with the PMO and cross-functional teams
• Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, and supplier performance

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement workflows

Manufacturing workflows

US citizenship

On-site Sunnyvale

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Earned Value Management

FAR/DFAR awareness

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.

Summary Of Functions

• Drives innovation and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain Management function;
• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for Machinery Systems in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP);
• Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate baseline schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies;
• Acts as the main focal point for the entire supply chain and coordinates with the PMO and other cross-functional teams to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers;
• Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution;
• Briefs the executive management on the status and issues affecting cost and schedule performance;
• Manages all Earned Value Management System requirements to include support to the individual program planners in their assigned program’s Supply Chain Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities.
• Conducts various program reviews with the suppliers, subcontractors and program office;
• Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules, contractual specifications and Global Supply Chain financial goals.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 8 years of supply chain/business management/contracts/program management, operations and/or closely related experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience supply chain/business management/contracts/program management, operations and/or closely related experience
• 3+ years of prior experience leading a team/process/project
• Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
• Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
• U.S citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance
• Must be able to work on-site in Sunnyvale, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’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 with FAR/DFAR requirements
• Experience in interfacing seamlessly with cross functional teams, suppliers, customers and major subcontract parts

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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.