Manager Supply Chain 3

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 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Global Supply Chain department. This leadership opportunity will be located in Palmdale, CA.

This leadership role reports directly to the Director, B-2 Production Operating Unit (OU), an organization comprised of program management and functional areas such as global supply chain; engineering; quality; ground support equipment and tooling; logistics; and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

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.).

Specifically, this position will lead the Global Supply Chain (GSC) department in the support of B-2 Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) operations at the Palmdale site.  Routinely interfaces with the Program Manager for Contractor Inventory Control Point (C-ICP) on recurring delivery orders as well as the NGDS mod installation team at Whiteman AFB .  Moreover, serves as the Production OU representative to the B-2 System Program Office (SPO) and the Air Force Supply Chain Management Wings to establish robust parts support for depot aircraft.  Directly responsible for the financial forecasting of approximately $40M annually of material/parts ordered through NGDS to ensure that annual plans are met for Sales, Margin, and Cash.  Ensures that parts and materials necessary for B-2 production meet engineering and technical order requirements and supports manufacturing schedules to meet contract delivery dates.  Oversees the identification and tracking of parts and material obsolescence and manufacturing issues to ensure that technical solutions are developed. 

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

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 you 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 develop 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project management or program management, OR a master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in project management or program management.
• Must have people leadership experience as well as experience working with Executive/Senior leaders and DoD customers.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years).
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
• Experience in program operations and/or program management in a lead role
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)

Salary Range: $145,500 - $218,300

Salary Range: $145,500 USD - $218,300 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.