Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Director Supply Chain Programs 1
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
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 Mission Systems (MS) sector is seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain Programs 1 (GSC) for the Advanced Programs and Microelectronics Design & Applications Restricted Business Areas within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center. The location of this position will be sitting in Annapolis Junction with additional responsibilities in Linthicum, MD.
The Director of GSC will report directly to the Director, Global Supply Chain for the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center and will serve as a key member of the enabling functional business area leadership teams. The selected candidate will be a high-performing, experienced supply chain leader who is goal-oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to support corporate, sector, and division objectives, including program performance and business growth. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Northrop Grumman supply chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and quality and mission excellence areas and how they impact delivery of supply chain materials and services. The selected candidate will have a proven ability to engage with suppliers to prevent, and resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, etc., as well as knowledge in compliance areas.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for the Advanced Programs and Microelectronics Design & Applications Business Areas.
- 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). Provide differentiated and affordable supply chain solutions for existing programs and new business pursuits
- 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.
- Implement strategies and actions to ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontract services in support of program needs
- Support achievement of financial commitments as part of the NGMC
- Drive continuous improvements in supply chain related processes via collaboration with other functions, programs, and the extended supply chain
- Ensure compliance with the wide range of regulatory, corporate, and sector requirements including customer and internal audit support as needed
- Develop and execute small business plans by contract and ensure that supplier diversity requirements are met for each contract
- Share and implement supply chain best practices across the Microelectronics Center and enterprise
- Leverage and engage in Enterprise GSC initiatives to optimize supplier management and achieve employee development (Risk Management, Enterprise Supplier Alignment, 1ERP, Global Supplier Diversity, Procurement Manual enhancements, and Organizational Development)
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and mission excellence, supplier performance management and engineering to ensure successful delivery of material and subcontracted scope
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience leading supply chain program execution with knowledge in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and quality and mission excellence areas or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience leading supply chain program execution with knowledge in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and quality and mission excellence areas.
5+ years of experience managing people including working in a cross-functional environment and/or experience managing profit and loss
Must be able to travel as required (up 25% of the time)
Must be able to work on-site full time and in a SCIF environment as required
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Experience standing up organizations and managing managers.
Experience with specific regulations and compliance practices governing defense contractor supply chain activities (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, other)
Experience leading and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services
Experience in managing a broad range of suppliers and subcontractors including providers of complex components/large assemblies/systems, software, and services.
Experience in working with capture teams in developing and submitting competitive and compliant major proposals, including teaming strategies and complex Bill of Material strategies on development environments
Experience in developing and executing supply chain best practices and continuous improvement activities
Primary Level Salary Range: $188,600.00 - $296,400.00
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.
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CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
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 Mission Systems (MS) sector is seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain Programs 1 (GSC) for the Advanced Programs and Microelectronics Design & Applications Restricted Business Areas within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center. The location of this position will be sitting in Annapolis Junction with additional responsibilities in Linthicum, MD.
The Director of GSC will report directly to the Director, Global Supply Chain for the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center and will serve as a key member of the enabling functional business area leadership teams. The selected candidate will be a high-performing, experienced supply chain leader who is goal-oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to support corporate, sector, and division objectives, including program performance and business growth. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Northrop Grumman supply chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and quality and mission excellence areas and how they impact delivery of supply chain materials and services. The selected candidate will have a proven ability to engage with suppliers to prevent, and resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, etc., as well as knowledge in compliance areas.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for the Advanced Programs and Microelectronics Design & Applications Business Areas.
- 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). Provide differentiated and affordable supply chain solutions for existing programs and new business pursuits
- 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.
- Implement strategies and actions to ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontract services in support of program needs
- Support achievement of financial commitments as part of the NGMC
- Drive continuous improvements in supply chain related processes via collaboration with other functions, programs, and the extended supply chain
- Ensure compliance with the wide range of regulatory, corporate, and sector requirements including customer and internal audit support as needed
- Develop and execute small business plans by contract and ensure that supplier diversity requirements are met for each contract
- Share and implement supply chain best practices across the Microelectronics Center and enterprise
- Leverage and engage in Enterprise GSC initiatives to optimize supplier management and achieve employee development (Risk Management, Enterprise Supplier Alignment, 1ERP, Global Supplier Diversity, Procurement Manual enhancements, and Organizational Development)
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and mission excellence, supplier performance management and engineering to ensure successful delivery of material and subcontracted scope
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience leading supply chain program execution with knowledge in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and quality and mission excellence areas or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience leading supply chain program execution with knowledge in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and quality and mission excellence areas.
5+ years of experience managing people including working in a cross-functional environment and/or experience managing profit and loss
Must be able to travel as required (up 25% of the time)
Must be able to work on-site full time and in a SCIF environment as required
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Experience standing up organizations and managing managers.
Experience with specific regulations and compliance practices governing defense contractor supply chain activities (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, other)
Experience leading and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services
Experience in managing a broad range of suppliers and subcontractors including providers of complex components/large assemblies/systems, software, and services.
Experience in working with capture teams in developing and submitting competitive and compliant major proposals, including teaming strategies and complex Bill of Material strategies on development environments
Experience in developing and executing supply chain best practices and continuous improvement activities
Primary Level Salary Range: $188,600.00 - $296,400.00
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.
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