Manager Supply Chain Programs 1

This position is located onsite in Baltimore, MD. U.S. Citizenship is required. The ability to obtain a government Secret security clearance is required; an active clearance is preferred. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain Program Management organization. This leadership position will support Advanced Development Programs inside the Advanced Radar Systems Operating Unit.

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 culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work — we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Responsibilities

• Leads team responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of suppliers within the operating unit.
• Responsible for all phases of the supply chain effort from the initiation of the supplier strategy and proposal phase through negotiation, award, and management of supplier activities to meet program objectives.
• Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives, including forecasting and coordination of material receipts and key events.
• Coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain initiatives.
• Develops and implements long-term supply chain strategies; examples include capacity constraints, production location decisions, diminishing supply of materials (DMS), supplier second sourcing efforts, lead time reduction initiatives, new product launches, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Mentors, coaches, and develops employees while fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Works in fast-paced, dynamic program and supplier environments, with a track record of risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Quickly assesses and addresses supply chain disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on program performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in supply chain; or a minimum of 9 years of related experience in supply chain with a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading teams or managing personnel in a supply chain, operations, or project management environment.
• Experience in forecasting material costs, supply chain risk management, and managing complex supplier specifications, drawings, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts and their application in supply chain management, including SAP, ERP, and EVM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large electronics production and/or sustainment programs.
• Experience with Federal and Defense contracting requirements, including ITAR and FAR.
• Experience developing complex agreements such as long-term agreements, teaming agreements, strategic alliances, MOAs, overriding Terms and Conditions, claims, and settlements.
• Experience in supplier issue resolution.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Pay

Primary salary range: $115,500.00 – $173,300.00. The above range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.