Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently hiring a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals in the GSC Planning, Requirements & Delivery organization. This position will be located onsite in Palmdale, California.
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.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 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.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Responsibilities:
Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of Global Supply Chain Schedules through strategic planning and execution
Provide early visibility into purchase requisition requirements release constraints and material excess review
Integrate metrics requirements for the Demand Planning Team
Communicate program schedule and engineering change deviations and ensure all impacts are coordinated with internal/external customers prior to implementation and execution
Lead a team of individuals in a dynamic, fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement, OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement, OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement
Must have experience with Bills of Materials
Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
At minimum, an active DoD 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:
EVMS experience
CAM experience
Experience with Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning
Current Special Program Access
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years, Master's degree with 3 years, or high school diploma with 9 years in supply chain or related fields
- Previous experience in Supply Chain
- Experience with Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Active DoD Secret level clearance at time of application/start
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable timeframe
- EVMS experience
- CAM experience
- Experience with Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Current Special Program Access
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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