Supply Chain Programs Manager 3
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
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.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 Defense Systems is currently seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 for our Northridge, CA Advanced Weapons (AW) business unit. This position will report to the Weapons Division Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain.
Position Overview
The Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 provides leadership to, Material Program Managers (MPMs), Planning, Procurement, Subcontracts, and Strategic Sourcing leadership and personnel. The position will be responsible for evolving the supply chain structure, defining strategic objectives, and integrating the GSC strategy with the AW business strategic plan. The Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 is responsible for effective communication with other functional teams, improving supplier quality and on-time delivery, timely decision making, personnel development, effective management of AW and supplier resources, and embracing a continuous improvement philosophy. In addition, this leader is responsible for all aspects of managing the material acquisition process to ensure parts arrive in-time to support production schedules based on program/customer demand.
Responsibilities for the Manager Supply Chain Programs 3
Ability to set functional goals, supply chain strategy, and manage a team to achieve them
Deploy demand driven supply chain strategies, processes and tools that support operational excellence and long-range plans
Be an expert in supplier management, called upon to lead and develop unique responses to complex business challenges
Understand supplier SOPs and planning, purchasing, and manufacturing workflows and processes in order to drive continuous improvement
Drive cost savings by long term pricing agreements, design for manufacturing collaboration with Engineering to achieve product features at optimal costs, and understanding cost drivers, raw materials pricing, and market factors
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