Senior Global Supply Chain Programs Lead

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 168,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager for the Advanced Programs (AP) Business Area in Linthicum, MD. You will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution, partnering with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to drive operational excellence.

The role requires a strong manufacturing operations understanding and a commercial mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability across the organization. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in Global Supply Chain, or a Master’s with 6+ years in Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations.
• Minimum 5 years in direct supervision of people.
• Experience in Commercial or Defense; supplier management & cross-functional collaboration.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and staff the Global Supply Chain Organization in its entirety.
• Develop and execute global supply chain strategy, processes and practices aligning to commercial industry.
• Lead global supply chain strategies for foundry materials and components; align with objectives.
• Segment the supply base and define sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery and risk.
• Drive supplier development, process improvements, supplier qualification, transitions/dual-source strategies.
• Resolve supply disruptions and coordinate recovery plans with Operations, Quality and Logistics.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks with proactive mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to contractual, regulatory, ethical sourcing and export/import requirements.
• Use analytics and KPIs to drive performance and identify trends.

Skills

Global supply chain

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Lean/continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager for the Advanced Programs (AP) Business Area in Linthicum, MD. You will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution, partnering with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to drive operational excellence.

The role requires a strong manufacturing operations understanding and a commercial mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability across the organization. Travel up to 10% is expected.