Manager Logistics - Materials

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Logistics Materials 1 to support United States Air Force (USAF) Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) E-11A aircraft (Bombardier Global 6000 Commercial Derivative Aircraft) and associated operations.   This modified aircraft enables a high-altitude, airborne communications gateway that translates and distributes imagery, voice and tactical data from disparate elements — enhancing situational awareness and enabling seamless interoperability for joint and coalition forces operating across air, space, land and sea.

Highly desired for position to be on site at our Middle River, Maryland facility (consideration for periodic visits to this site during month).  Manager responsibilities will require direct engagement with Global Supply Chain (GSC) team, BACN program Management Office and other cross-functional teams to successfully support 24-hour flight operations at home and abroad.  Candidate must be able to lead a diverse group of people and skillsets as well as influence others outside of his/her specific area of responsibility.  Furthermore, this position is forward facing to USAF customers and requires direct communications with them on all logistics matters including management of Government Furnished Equipment, inventory controls and reporting, as well as keeping them informed on pertinent aspects of program.  As part of Global Supply Chain function, our team executes in a fast-paced, high operational tempo work environment to mission critical requirements, significantly diverse assignments, and collaboration and communication across all levels within Northrop Grumman.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish Material Operations Strategy to be implemented by Material Operations Management Team
• Manage import and export of materials to and from OCONUS locations
• Coordinate with Host Nation Customs and overseas business partners to ensure on time delivery of materials
• Drive overall material health, material schedule, and accurately forecast costs by using statistical planning models to forecast material demand for sites.
• Create and manage Request for Purchase Requisitions (RPRs) for materials moving through NGC GSC and prepare material status briefings for Air Force leadership and NGC leadership
• Manage and execute disposition of Aircraft on Ground (AoG) materials tracking from request to receipt
• Drive continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within program.
• Manage and communicate material risks and opportunities with internal and external customers
• Ultimately responsible for inventory control, ensuring stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level by coordinating efficient movement of materials with Global Supply Chain and logistics personnel at Main Operating Base (MOB) and Forward Operating Locations (FOLs).
• As required, travel to CONUS & OCONUS Operating locations (up to approx. 25% of time annually)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ related experience or a Associates Degree with a 7 years’ related experience, or a High School diploma / equivalent with 9 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated success in leading teams or projects with a minimum of 5 years of directly managing people
• Demonstrated success in continuous process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Must be proficient in SAP
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• US citizen and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Passport is required for this position
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Import and Export experience
• In depth knowledge of USAF Instructions and Technical Orders
• Demonstrated success in supporting 24-hour flight operations
• In depth knowledge of material management in a depot or production environment
• Skill in program proposals to meet customer requirements
• Experience in communication, both written and verbal, with customers and senior management
• Skill in Corridor Inventory database

Salary Range: $90,700.00 - $136,100.00

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.

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.