Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Director Supply Chain Programs 1
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a
Director of Supply Chain Programs
. This position will be located in
Linthicum, Maryland
and will lead the day-to-day supply chain execution for the Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit, Emerging Capabilities Development, and the Advanced Communications Apertures Operating Unit. This position reports directly to the BWI Senior Global Supply Chain Director.
The Director of Supply Chain Programs will lead a diverse team of experienced Managers of Supply Chain Programs responsible for major subcontractors as well as complex Bills of Material (BOMs) across various Integrated Product Teams (IPT). The selected candidate will support the profit and loss leaders across their various areas of responsibility and be accountable for program excellence in all phases/facets of the program lifecycle (capture/proposal, strategy, material finance/CAM management, and execution). This Director's responsibilities will include collaborating with senior level division, BU, and program executive leadership to understand business requirements and identify and manage the needs for subcontracts and material across the program. 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, Site and Program objectives, including program performance and business growth. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Global Supply Chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, 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 resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, 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 LMS BU, ECD and ACA OU.
Act as the main focal point for the executive 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.
Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
Implement strategies and actions to ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontract services in support of program needs.
Ensure 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.
Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams and in interfacing with customers and major subcontractors in an IPT structure.
Accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
Support achievement of financial commitments through program GSC cost account management (CAM), material finance, and supplier management.
Drive continuous improvements in supply chain/subcontracts related processes via collaboration with other functions, programs, and the extended supply chain
Ensure compliance with the wide range of regulatory and other requirements and achieve supplier diversity requirements.
Collaborate across sectors with manufacturing, global chain, mission assurance, and engineering to ensure successful end item customer delivery of material and subcontracted items.
Develop a high performing team by focusing on workforce development and employee experience.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline and a minimum of 9 years' experience (or 7 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience leading and/or managing teams
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Must be able to work on-site in Linthicum, Maryland
Direct experience working and collaborating across multiple Functions, IPTs and Projects
Demonstrated experience developing, growing teams and shaping a performing culture
Experience with a broad range of supply chain areas including risk management, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management
Significant experience in managing a broad range of suppliers and subcontractors including providers of complex components/assemblies/systems, services, and commodities
Experience with specific regulations and compliance practices governing defense contractor supply chain activities (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, other)
Proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Rigorous knowledge of metrics, performance tracking, and data integrity
Thorough knowledge of supply chain tools including SAP, eTools, and Business Intelligence systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline and a minimum of 15 years' experience (or 13 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects.
Strong executive communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of leadership stakeholders
Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, change management, and analytical skills
DoD Top Secret Clearance
Salary Range:
$181,900 - $272,900
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a
Director of Supply Chain Programs
. This position will be located in
Linthicum, Maryland
and will lead the day-to-day supply chain execution for the Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit, Emerging Capabilities Development, and the Advanced Communications Apertures Operating Unit. This position reports directly to the BWI Senior Global Supply Chain Director.
The Director of Supply Chain Programs will lead a diverse team of experienced Managers of Supply Chain Programs responsible for major subcontractors as well as complex Bills of Material (BOMs) across various Integrated Product Teams (IPT). The selected candidate will support the profit and loss leaders across their various areas of responsibility and be accountable for program excellence in all phases/facets of the program lifecycle (capture/proposal, strategy, material finance/CAM management, and execution). This Director's responsibilities will include collaborating with senior level division, BU, and program executive leadership to understand business requirements and identify and manage the needs for subcontracts and material across the program. 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, Site and Program objectives, including program performance and business growth. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Global Supply Chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, 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 resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, 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 LMS BU, ECD and ACA OU.
Act as the main focal point for the executive 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.
Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
Implement strategies and actions to ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontract services in support of program needs.
Ensure 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.
Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams and in interfacing with customers and major subcontractors in an IPT structure.
Accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
Support achievement of financial commitments through program GSC cost account management (CAM), material finance, and supplier management.
Drive continuous improvements in supply chain/subcontracts related processes via collaboration with other functions, programs, and the extended supply chain
Ensure compliance with the wide range of regulatory and other requirements and achieve supplier diversity requirements.
Collaborate across sectors with manufacturing, global chain, mission assurance, and engineering to ensure successful end item customer delivery of material and subcontracted items.
Develop a high performing team by focusing on workforce development and employee experience.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline and a minimum of 9 years' experience (or 7 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience leading and/or managing teams
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Must be able to work on-site in Linthicum, Maryland
Direct experience working and collaborating across multiple Functions, IPTs and Projects
Demonstrated experience developing, growing teams and shaping a performing culture
Experience with a broad range of supply chain areas including risk management, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management
Significant experience in managing a broad range of suppliers and subcontractors including providers of complex components/assemblies/systems, services, and commodities
Experience with specific regulations and compliance practices governing defense contractor supply chain activities (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, other)
Proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Rigorous knowledge of metrics, performance tracking, and data integrity
Thorough knowledge of supply chain tools including SAP, eTools, and Business Intelligence systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline and a minimum of 15 years' experience (or 13 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects.
Strong executive communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of leadership stakeholders
Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, change management, and analytical skills
DoD Top Secret Clearance
Salary Range:
$181,900 - $272,900
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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