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Manager Supply Chain 3

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA • 4h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Join a dynamic, customer-focused team that tackles a wide range of projects across the Sector. Mission Systems Category Management organization has an opening for a Manager, Supply Chain 3 to join our team as a Category Lead.

As a Category Lead, you will act as the bridge between program supply chain management, procurement, supplier performance management (SPM) and strategic sourcing functions. You'll ensure that tactical requirements are met by your team while driving strategic improvements in supplier performance and capacity. This position can be worked from our NGC facility in Rolling Meadows, IL, Redondo Beach, CA, Baltimore, MD or San Diego, CA.

Critical Skills

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; confident executive-level presenter.

Risk Management: Experience creating and governing risk registers and mitigation plans.

Strategic Planning: Experience creating and governing risk registers and mitigation plans.

Key Responsibilities

Lead assigned Category Management Supply Chain Base

Own end-to-end performance for assigned supplier categories.

Develop, implement, and track recovery and improvement plans that are actionable, measurable, and accountable.

Cross-Functional Integration

Align procurement, supplier performance, strategic sourcing, and engineering teams to resolve programmatic issues.

Supplier Relationship Management

Influence superior supplier performance through data-driven insights and root-cause analysis.

Monitor capacity constraints, devise mitigation strategies, and negotiate realistic delivery schedules.

Risk & Opportunity Management

Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution.

Collaborate across internal functions and your supply base to identify cost and lead time opportunities.

Team Development & Enablement

Ensure team members have the tools, training, and processes needed to manage on-time delivery, cost control, and strong supplier relationships.

Mentor and coach direct reports to grow their capabilities and advance their careers.

Continuous Improvement & Agility

Champion NG Leadership Behaviors and Values in all interactions.

Adapt quickly to changing business priorities and maintain a proactive, goal-oriented mindset.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 ?years in supply chain, or supplier quality roles; or a Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years in supply chain or supplier quality

5+ years as a team leader or direct people management

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), supply-chain analytics, and root-cause problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related field).

Experience with advanced analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power?BI).

Prior EXPERINCE to defense or aerospace supply chains.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,300.00 - $239,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

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