Senior Defense Supply Chain Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Supply Chain Program Manager I to lead day-to-day execution for the Sentinel program. Location may be Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT with 9/80 schedule and relocation assistance.

You will manage subcontractors, BOMs, budgets and schedules while coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience (or master’s with 3+), strong supplier management, and interim DoD

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience; or a master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements
• Experience supporting the analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope
• Must have an interim U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

Responsibilities

• 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
• Participates in pre- and post-solicitation customer meetings and communications
• Develops the material and subcontractor strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) as it relates to AP’s content
• Supports proposal development by analyzing and addressing supply chain related requirements
• Ensures that prior to execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
• Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor
• Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications
• Ensures subcontractor performs within the established program cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Participates in supplier/subcontractor negotiations in collaboration with the Subcontracts Organization
• Conducts program reviews with the suppliers, subcontractors and program office
• Leads the BOM execution strategy and sets priority with the Procurement team
• Briefs the Segment and Program Management Office (PMO) and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
• Drives increased reporting fidelity, process improvement, RCCA closure, and other special tasking

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

Project management

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Supply Chain Program Manager I to lead day-to-day execution for the Sentinel program. Location may be Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT with 9/80 schedule and relocation assistance.

You will manage subcontractors, BOMs, budgets and schedules while coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience (or master’s with 3+), strong supplier management, and interim DoD