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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 (16619) - R10214925

Roy, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$127K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading defense systems company that provides revolutionary solutions impacting lives worldwide. They are seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Programs 2 to lead and execute strategic sourcing and supply chain management efforts for the Strategic Deterrent Systems division, ensuring effective collaboration and risk management across various programs.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role will be in support of the Sentinel Transition to Production Planning (TPP) thread, through though leadership, cross functional collaboration with and through the existing Sentinel EMD PMO framework

Key activities and strategies include but are not limited to: Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Manufacturing Maturation Plans, Supplier Capability & Capacity Assessments, Production based Supply Chain Risk & Opportunity Management, Alternate Sourcing Plans & Strategies (Risk Handling Plans), Multi-Source strategies, and Long Term Agreement opportunity identification

Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for SDS Programs and Business Units as a Division level Global Supply Chain GSCPM Manager 2 with a focus on Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing

Acts as the main focal point for the Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Function accountable to SDS Program Management Offices (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers

Develops the material sourcing strategies in partnership with Program Engineering, Production Operations, and Program facing GSCPM leads

Leads strategic sourcing activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP). Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have vetted sources of supply (e.g. capability / capacity), complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies

Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for production planning, manufacturing readiness, material / service affordability, supplier investment, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution

Briefs Division and Program, executive management on the status and issues affecting supply chain cost and schedule performance across the SDS Division portfolio

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingCross Functional LeadershipSupplier ManagementProduction PlanningInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Requires US Citizenship and an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance awarded or reviewed within the last 6 years

Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

Requires a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field with 8 years of related experience; 6 years with a master's degree; or 12 years of related experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree

Requires experience with supply chain management techniques, practices or theories gained through wide seasoning and/or special development, specific to cost-reimbursable subcontracts

Requires demonstrated experience and success in leading and developing cross functional teams

Requires experience presenting to executive leadership

Requires experience with supplier management for large, critical suppliers

Requires the ability to travel (domestic) up to 25%

Preferred

Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Technical field

Special Program Access

5+ years leading and/or managing teams

Demonstrated experience in strategy and planning, production readiness, life cycle cost analysis, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation (capability & capacity), supply chain risk & opportunity (identification / mitigation / execution), and major subcontractor management

Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors