Supply Chain Programs Manager Level 1

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As Supply Chain Programs Manager Level 1, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a highly qualified and energetic leader for the position of Manager Supply Chain Program 1. This individual will be responsible and accountable for the planning and execution of the supply chain strategy for all material and services content for a Program or portfolio of Programs. 

We are looking for you to join our team.  This is an on-site position based at our Dulles, VA facility.  This is not a telecommuting position. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Key responsibilities include program planning (i.e. developing a procurement plan for subcontracts and material, and aligning Global Supply Chain (GSC) resources to meet that plan), supply chain metrics (i.e. on-time to place, on-time to need), supplier performance (i.e. line of balance, material status, supplier risk/opportunity management), and financial management (i.e. budget, sales forecasting of subcontract milestones and material).  The GSC PM will lead teams to ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements support the program plan.  If anything falls off plan, the GSC PM will be responsible to steer resources to address as appropriate. 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. Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

Additional duties:

• 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.
• Lead 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
• Forecasts and manages activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process.  Provides administrative, tactical and execution support in various aspects of the industry standard supply chain business process areas primarily Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Sourcing, as well as Supply Chain Business Operations.
• Develop raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production
• Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years (Master’s with 4+ years) of relevant supply chain, materials/program management, procurement, or purchasing experience. 
• 1 or more years of experience as a lead or supervisor
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Understanding of general procurement process, and purchasing lifecycles
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently holds an active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience working with multiple complex contracting types and agreements, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, and possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress of performance base payments).
• In-depth experience with proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and evaluating the adequacy of subcontractor proposals received.

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