Traffic Administrator Manager I

Northrop Grumman; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Traffic Administrator Manager I for its Mesa, AZ location. The role governs inbound/outbound shipments, carrier negotiation, DOT compliance, and performance audits to ensure safe, cost-effective transportation of freight.

Responsibilities include supervising a team, managing schedules, and coordinating with SAP for logistics. Primary level salary range is disclosed; overtime and bonuses may apply based on market conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Experience in production control & scheduling, material planning, inventory control, warehouse organization, logistics or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support all Armament Systems programs and related shipping tasks.
• Monitor resource usage and adjust allocations to priorities.
• Understand 49 CFR and DOT shipments practices.
• Support SAP Integration for Shipping and Receiving.

Skills

Production control

Scheduling

Material planning

Inventory control

Warehouse management

Logistics

US Citizenship

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP 4/HANA

MS Access

MS Project

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.

Northrop Grumman, Armament Systems Business Unit (ASBU), has an opening for a Traffic Administrator Manager I to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be in Mesa, AZ

Job Description

Complete and support Competent Authority submissions. Support Corporate DOT Audits. Understand and comply with DOT Regulations. Plans, schedules, and routes inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight, using knowledge of postal regulations, tariffs, and company policy. Schedules with carriers, reconciles freight bills, prepares and negotiates claims, and selects or recommends carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of hazardous materials. Conducts research on transportation methods, rates, and routes. Develop programs to audit and monitor carrier rates and charges and evaluates past performance and cost of transportation. Search out and book Safe Havens for test assets.

Job Characteristic

Job Scope

Responsible for daily operations of a team or work unit (direct supervision of the staff, assignment of work, schedules, day to day workflow, and operating costs). Program Manager responsibilities include: cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.

Guidance Given, Assignments Received

Assignments are received in task oriented terms. Provides direction to subordinates using established policies and precedents. Work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Analysis & interpretation. Full working knowledge of procedures and practices.

Decision Making

Relates more to specific job function. Risk to the Corporation is minimal. Makes decisions relating to accomplishment of daily work responsibilities.

Direct Work Involvement

Monitors work operations of exempt and/or non-exempt employees on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction to subordinates as required. May perform, especially in staff or professional groups, on-going operational tasks of organizational groups.

Policy Involvement

Executes department procedures that typically affect individual employees within own department. Policy management: Administers and executes policies and procedures that typically affect individual subordinate employees.

Financial

Strategic Responsibility

Supervisory Relationships

Accomplishes tasks mainly through direct supervision of nonexempt and entry-level exempt employees. Meets the minimum requirements of executive exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Operations Involvement / Direct Work Involvement

Monitors daily operations of a unit and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required. May perform, especially in staff or professional groups, ongoing operational tasks of organizations unit.

Impact

Ensures that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to achieve results might cause delays in program schedules and result in the allocation of more resources.

Liaison

Majority of liaison is on internal basis with subordinates and supervisors at equivalent level or one level higher. Liaison normally involves specific phases of a project or operation. External contacts are infrequent and involve routine matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices. Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.

Problem Solving

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.

Discretion/Latitude

Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Impact

Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Liaison

Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often require coordination between organizations. May develop and deliver presentations.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Support all Armament Systems programs
• Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective, and Preventive Action implementation
• Monitor resource usage and adjust allocations as needed to address changing priorities
• Understand 49 CFR
• Learn DOT shipments practices
• Support SAP Integration for Shipping and Receiving
• Support ABL, NRE, TPG, Independence, and Plymouth with shipping hazardous materials

Logistics Management

• Oversee the transportation
• Ensure materials are handled, stored, and transported in compliance with safety and quality standards
• Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs, improve delivery communications, and improve delivery coordination to correct warehouse
• Seek out Safe Havens as need arise for testing assets to be shipped to test site

Supply Chain Coordination

• Support engagement with Material Program Management, Material Planning, and Procurement to drive material alignment in support of the MPS
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination between Quality, Manufacturing, and Integration along with Global Supply Chain functional teams

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Experience in production control & scheduling, material planning, inventory Control, warehouse organization, logistics or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Must be a US Citizen
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience in Hazardous Shipments, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with Integration & Test, defense, aerospace or high-reliability product development industries.
• Knowledge of logistics, warehouse inventory, and material planning, and DOT regulations, and Competent Authorizes.
• Strong Background with SAP 4/HANA
• Experience with MS Access and MS Project.
• Expert in Excel Spreadsheets
• Able to acquire a Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00

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.