Material Planning Control Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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, Space Systems, is seeking a Material Planning Control Manager 2 to join our team.  This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located at Promontory Utah.  The successful candidate will be required to be in person at the Bacchus, Promontory, or Clearfield location and will be required to be in the office each day.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This individual will lead efforts working on the business to increase profitability and organizational productivity through efficiencies and savings associated with indirect non-labor costs.  Extensive interface with the Propulsion Systems Executive Leadership Team and budget owners will be required. 

Job Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Establishment of PS Level non-labor indirect budgets, forecast, and variance tracking

• Monthly meetings with budget owners, and other staff in the accomplishment of indirect non-labor cost savings, targets, and stretch goals

• Independent reviews and audits of material usage to identify efficiency opportunities

• Presentation(s) of the monthly Indirect Program Management Review (and other reviews) to senior staff on progress to indirect non-labor savings goals

• Audit support with the government DCMA/DCAA, and Internal Audit functions

• Making recommendations for change to optimize the profitability of the company

• Owns the planning and management of indirect material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of work experience in a position that includes budgeting OR master’s degree and 6+ years of experience

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including expertise in Microsoft Excel using advance formulas, pivots, charts, and graphs

• Familiarity with a heavy manufacturing operation

• Program/project management skills / experience, with a solid understanding of accounting. 

• Teaming skills that allow collaboration and cooperation at all levels of the organization

• Ability to create and deliver presentations to all levels of staff and management

• Organizational and time management skills; must be able to work within time constraints while managing multiple priorities.  This position will require abundant flexibility with priorities, schedules, and due dates

• Broad knowledge with techniques in collecting data, analyzing information, generating reports.

• Ability to identify problems or gaps in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process or modeling systems, solve problems in a creative manner, and implement opportunities for improvement

• Must be able to implement complex modeling tools to improve the financial performance of the organization

• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or Project Management

• Defense or aerospace industry experience

• Manufacturing industry experience

• Direct experience with indirect budgeting, accounting, and operations, preferred.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 and Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $98,500.00 - $147,700.00

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.