Manager Supply Chain

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Palmdale, CA .

The Manager Supply Chain 2 is responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process. Participates in various aspects of supply chain process areas: Supply Chain-Plan, Supply Chain-Source, Supply Chain-Make, Supply Chain-Deliver as well as Supply Chain-Operations. Exhibits end-to-end supply chain competency and manages one or more Supply Chain functions (Planning, Sourcing, Small Business/Disadvantaged Programs, Supplier Quality, Warehouse & Transportation, Analytics, Compliance, Systems, etc.).

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensure a safe work environment for all team members
• Ensure processes are current and followed by the team
• Delegate specific tasks flowed down from Management appropriately
• Communicate and implement sector/department goals and initiatives flowed from higher management
• Create a culture/environment conducive to personal development
• Conduct regular staff and one-on-one meetings
• Coordinate resources and plan emerging/new requirements needed from the site
• Ensure high quality support for abnormal/urgent material shipments
• Monitor performance metrics and react appropriately to maintain high standards
• Coordinate training and ensure compliance
• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with internal and external customers, including local, state, federal, and international agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in support of Aeronautics Sector programs.
• Lead a team of exempt employees who are responsible to ensure parts are not late to production.
• Cross collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure production has what they need to meet the mission.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain, OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in supply chain in lieu of a degree
• 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
• Basic knowledge of an MRP/ERP system
• Ability to work a 4/10 Shift schedule - Monday- Thursday

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment while demonstrating a professional attitude
• Working Knowledge of SAP

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.