Senior Manager, Defense Supply Chain Programs

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Program 2 to drive innovation in the SCM function and lead the machinery systems material strategy across the BAP. This on-site role coordinates with PMO and cross-functional teams to ensure baseline schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies are in place.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain/PM roles (or 6+ with a Master’s) and leadership experience, with US citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in supply chain/PM/contract management.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years in related fields.
• 3+ years leading a team or project.
• Experience with procurement and subcontract workflows.
• Experience with manufacturing and purchasing workflows.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• On-site work 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement workflows

Manufacturing workflows

Earned Value Management

FAR/DFAR compliance

SAP experience

Executive interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Program 2 to drive innovation in the SCM function and lead the machinery systems material strategy across the BAP. This on-site role coordinates with PMO and cross-functional teams to ensure baseline schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies are in place.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain/PM roles (or 6+ with a Master’s) and leadership experience, with US citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility.