Manager Supply Chain 3

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Missile Defense Solutions (LMDS) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Programs 3 to join its team of qualified, diverse professionals engaged in supporting dynamic, and exciting programs. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Space System, Missile Defense Systems for Global Supply Chain in either Huntsville, Alabama or Promontory, Utah.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. If this is YOU…keep reading!

This role support all business units across Launch and Missile Defense Systems Division (LMDS) operations, which includes Launch Vehicles, Propulsion Systems, and Missile Defense Systems Business Units (BUs) and will oversee a team of government reporting, compliance and audit specialists and directly manage a group of cost/price analysts.  Additionally, the selected candidate will have the ability to work on strategy development, internal process improvements, and work to drive efficient GSC operations alignment between the BUs to ensure compliance with company processes and procedures.

The candidate will work to drive efficiencies through tools and business systems, including developing a robust compliance support process, creation of BU-centric training plans, and implementing programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies.   This position supports all business units across this division in developing and implementing a strategic path and execution of governance (policy, procedure, work instructions, processes, etc.), while maintaining execution agility.  This position also interfaces with and gets guidance from Space Sector compliance teams in order to translate updates to processes to the business units.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Business Management, Program Management; OR Master's degree 7 years of experience

• Understanding of U.S. Government regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards, FAR and Agency FAR supplements

• Minimum of 3 years in a formal lead/management position

• Full working knowledge of processes and activities within supply chain related operations and/or compliance such as regulatory compliance,  MRP/ERP systems and performance, international supply chain, operational excellence and supply base diversity.

• Ability to interpret and apply company policies & procedures that address compliance.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to successfully work across functions and programs at various levels and disciplines.  

• Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional, cross-Sector teams.

• Strong Microsoft aptitude (Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP

• Costpoint

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.