Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 Mon -Thurs or 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.
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.
Position Responsibilities:
- Accountable for Global Supply Chain Goods Movement and Logistics operations in support of a of Site production program.
- Lead managers, exempt and non-exempt employees, who are responsible for supporting all Production goals and objectives through accurate tracking, receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing parts, shipping, preservation, chemical management and issue, with focus on unquestionable safety and quality practices.
- Develop and drive strategy for Goods Movement that align with organizational goals, ensuring supply chain processes are optimized to support business growth, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, programs, and other key functions to ensure alignment, prioritize resource deployment, and deliver on program commitments.
- Ensure mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any risks related to goods movement and logistics execution.
- Serve as a key liaison with internal customers and executive leadership. Communicate strategic plans and operational performance effectively and transparently.
- Lead initiatives/strategies to drive improved efficiency and cost reductions.
- Lead the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Coordinate with various programs & sites on projects related to material receipt, storage, issue and transportation.
- Acts as the escalation path to address issues in program execution related to the goods movement and logistics.
- 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.
- Directs team activities associated with program transportation, storage, and material handling requirements, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified), and specialty movements as they relate to transportability.
- Train and guide employees to ensure alignment with Northrop Grumman Leadership Values and Behaviors.
- Cultivate a high performing, engaged culture by modeling respect, ownership and joint accountability, while fostering empowerment and promoting straight talk across all levels of the organization.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and succession planning to ensure leadership readiness across the organization.
Leadership / Technical Expectations:
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and build a high performing team by providing clear direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability to objectives
- Ability to work high level strategic initiatives that impact long-term business goals in addition to urgent requirements to support day-to-day operations
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate feedback in a manner that fosters collaboration, trust, and builds positive relationships
- Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high level leadership
- Skill set to work through others to influence change and drive objectives
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of experience in supply chain management, program/project/business management, sustainment, proposals or procurement, OR a Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, program/project/business management, sustainment, proposals or procurement, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 11 years of experience in supply chain management, program/project/business management, sustainment, proposals or procurement
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
- Must have knowledge of EVMS
- Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
- At minimum, an active U.S. Government Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management
- Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or related field
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree with 7 years experience OR Master's Degree with 5 years OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 11 years experience in supply chain, program/project/business management, sustainment, proposals or procurement
- Minimum of 5 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
- Knowledge of EVMS
- Previous experience in Supply Chain
- Active U.S. Government Secret level clearance required to apply and to start the role
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access as required by the Company
- Work onsite in Melbourne, Florida
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Strong communications skills with ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Experience with supplier management, risk management, proposals, negotiations, contract types, and post-award management
- Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or related field
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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