Supply Chain Programs Manager 3

Supply Chain Programs Manager 3

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or Engineering with 8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, technical management and/or manufacturing
• 5 years of experience in leading and developing staff, including performance and compensation management, proven mentoring and coaching skills, managing conflict and administering performance improvement plans as needed
• Prior work experience supporting Department of Defense contracts and/or manufacturing organization
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through understanding and management of internal customer relationships, prioritization, and delegation of tasks
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• 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
• Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers, such as volume-based discounts, operational efficiencies, raw material procurement, lead time improvements, etc.
• Develop and challenge resources to improve performance through systems utilization and process improvements
• Lead initiatives to ensure continuity of supply throughout the operations to achieve uninterrupted supply of quality components
• Knowledge of contracting protocols (FAR/DFAR), including resourcefulness to seek guidance from legal counsel as required and ensure MMAS compliance is maintained
• Ability to construct milestone payment plans that balance cash flow
• Identify early warning signs of supplier issues, gathering information and developing action plans to resolve
• Conduct long-term planning with suppliers to ensure that supplier capacity stays ahead of demand
• Build trust with suppliers, and internal customers, communicating, influencing, and motivating others to think creatively and efficiently
• Serve as a positive change agent. Create a compelling work environment for employee engagement, training and career development
• Support Northrop Grumman Digital Transformation initiatives and lead continuous improvement activities within the overall Global Supply Chain function

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, Six Sigma and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)