Manager Supply Chain Programs 2El Segundo, CA
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Requisition ID: R10178907

  • Category: Global Supply Chain

  • Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: None

  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

  • Positions Available: 1

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 Programs 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our F-35 Global Supply Chain Program Management organization . This leadership role is onsite and located in El Segundo, California.

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.

In this role you will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of the GSC statement of work for the Fleet Readiness & Sustainment (FR&S) operating unit across all functional homeroom teams. You will support driving supplier delivery performance, set budget and execution targets, and manage contract performance in support of achieving program financial goals. A successful candidate will be ready to lead multi-disciplined teams in a variety of complex tasks while also developing process improvements and creating the tools necessary for exceptional performance.

Job Description:

  • Own the Supply Chain Program execution of the Support Equipment portfolio

  • Serve as the primary focal point to the Program Management Office relative to Support Equipment discussions

  • Actively lead/participate with the strategy, planning, proposal generation, and execution of all material and services content associated with sustainment contracts

  • Collaborate with the entire supply chain and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure that all F-35 Program objectives are met

  • Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (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 strategy and leads the 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 complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies

  • Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution

  • Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

  • Participation in identifying and/or leading affordability projects specific to sustainment material

  • Functional management responsibility to lead, manage, develop, and grow future talent

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Project Management OR a Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Project Management OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 9 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Project Management

  • Must have 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects

  • Must have Supply Chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree

  • CAM experience

  • SAP experience

  • Subcontracts and/or procurement experience

  • Earned value management certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

  • Ability to take ownership and makes decisions based on the customer and overall business needs

  • Acts with speed and understands the need to act with a sense of urgency to meet the needs of the business and stakeholders

Salary Range: $142,200 - $213,400

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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