Manager Supply Chain Programs 1
- Locations:
- Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Programs 1 to join our Missile Products ABL Operations in Rocket Center, WV. The person hired into this role is required to sit at our Rocket Center, WV location. Please note, this is not a remote/virtual role.
Overview: Directly supervises a group of Material Program Managers and Material Planners, responsible and accountable for planning and execution of material services for a collection of programs. Acts as a focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally 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. Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP). Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material and subcontract cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. Briefs the PMO and plant management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance. Will also support several programs in Material Program Manager role.
Provides administrative, tactical and execution support in various aspects of the supply chain business process areas primarily Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Business Operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least 15 years of supply chain, program management, procurement, purchasing or closely related experience; OR a master’s degree from an accredited university with at least 10 years of supply chain, program management, procurement, purchasing or closely related experience
- Understanding of general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
- Understanding of general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels internal to the organization and externally to vendors
- Ability to work under limited supervision. No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments
- Understanding of forecasting and planning with an emphasis on driving execution
- Capable of applying highly analytical approaches to problem solving
- Ability to maintain an organized workload and preserve attention to detail