Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain Program Management organization. This position will support Advanced Development Programs inside the Advanced Radar Systems OU. This leadership position will be located onsite in Baltimore, MD.
What you get to do:
- Leads team responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of suppliers within the operating unit.
- Responsible for all phases of the supply chain effort from the initiation of the supplier strategy and proposal phase through negotiation, award, and management of supplier activities to meet program objectives.
- Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives, including forecasting and coordination of material receipts and key events.
- Coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain initiatives.
- Develops and implements long-term supply chain strategies; some examples include capacity constraints, production location decisions, diminishing supply of materials (DMS), supplier second sourcing efforts, lead time reduction initiatives, new product launches, and long-term supplier agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop employees while fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Working in fast-paced, dynamic program and supplier environments, with a track record of risk mitigation and issue resolution.
- Quickly assess and address supply chain disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on program performance.
Basic Qualifications for the Manager Supply Chain Programs 1:
- Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in supply chain; will consider a minimum of 9 years of related experience in supply chain with a HS diploma (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 1 years of experience leading teams or managing personnel in a supply chain, operations, or project management environment.
- Experience in forecasting material costs, supply chain risk management, and managing complex supplier specifications, drawings, and SOWs
- Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts and their application in supply chain management, to include (SAP, ERP, EVM)
- The ability to obtain a government Secret security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications for the Manager Supply Chain Programs 1:
- Experience in large electronics production and/or sustainment programs.
- Experience of Federal and Defense contracting requirements, including ITAR and FAR.
- Experience with developing complex agreements such as long-term agreements, teaming agreements, strategic alliances, MOAs, overriding Terms and Conditions, claims, and settlements.
- Experience in supplier issue resolution.
- Have an active secret security clearance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years related supply chain experience (or HS diploma with 9 years related experience)
- Minimum of 1 year leading teams or managing personnel in supply chain, operations, or project management
- Experience forecasting material costs, supply chain risk management, and managing complex supplier specifications, drawings, and SOWs
- Experience with MRP concepts and their application in supply chain management, including SAP, ERP, EVM
- Ability to obtain a government Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Experience in large electronics production and/or sustainment programs
- Experience with Federal and Defense contracting requirements, including ITAR and FAR
- Experience developing complex agreements (long-term agreements, teaming agreements, MOAs, terms and conditions, claims, settlements)
- Experience in supplier issue resolution
- Active Secret security clearance
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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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