Supply Chain Operations Manager 3

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 in the Advanced Weapons Business Unit has an opening for a Supply Chain Operations Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Division team. This leadership position will be located onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

This position is required to be full-time, on site in Woodland Hills, CA locations. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

This is an incredible opportunity for a leader to work with executive leadership, program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality, and engineering. The selected manager should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Essential Functions:

Accountable for the management, strategy, integration, planning, and execution of Global Supply Chain (GSC) operations – inclusive of GSC ERP1 Expertise and Performance Metrics/Tools, Indirect Project Management, GSC Business Management/Forecasting, Executive support to the division GSC Director, and Liaison to sector on GSC digital transformation initiatives.

Acts as a focal point for the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Division team and Global Supply Chain Team Functions. Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed to address any organizational or programmatic risks and opportunities related to Division supply chain team responsibilities.

Additional responsibilities include:

Division Staffing support to all Advanced Weapons programs

Conducting periodic performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews for all Direct Reports

Providing technical leadership and guidance to staff

Ensuring professional development and mentoring of direct reports

Managing indirect and capital project needs

Facilitating and implementing supply chain tools, metrics, reporting, and processes to include data analytic resources (via tools) and supporting digital transformation initiatives

Developing requirements for data visualizations, analyses, decision support systems/databases and driving use of data to support key business decisions

Communicating key project status information to stakeholders and customers and incorporates feedback into data products based on these interactions

Overseeing up GSC Business Management organization in support of Advanced Weapons programs and facilitating financial acumen comprehension across Global Supply Chain functional teams (buyers, planners, GSC program managers, etc)

Deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and manage multiple tasks while supporting the division senior Director

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years’ experience; 6 years with a Masters in operations, supply chain, business, or program management

Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices, processes, tools, and planning.

Strong business acumen to support analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope

This position requires an active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, as well as ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Minimum of 4 years in a formal lead/management position

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements

Digital transformation - use of data analytics tools and techniques to drive supply chain strategies and performance

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Experience working on development, production and/or sustainment programs/projects

SAP experience

Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $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.