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Traffic Administrator Manager I

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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. The logistics team within the Globe Supply Chain department has a need for Traffic Administrator Manager I, with a position as an individual contribution.

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 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.