Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Clearfield, Utah.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, 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.
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.
Position Responsibilities:
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 program lifecycle
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
Material cost and schedule management (EAC) using Earned Value Management
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
Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Operations, Quality Mission Excellence (QME), Procurement, and PMO IPT leads
Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution
Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree with at least 7 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement, OR a Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 9 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
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 Requirements:
Strong communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management
Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or related field
Demonstrated experience developing and growing teams and shaping a performing culture
Demonstrated success in managing large, complex programs and/or organizations
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