Job Description

Requisition ID: R10180809

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Director Supply Chain 1 for the Logistics Center located in Baltimore, MD. The Logistics Center is responsible for material receipts, inventory management, manufacturing kit fulfillment, and processing of material requisitions.

The Director is responsible for oversight of the Logistics Center, warehousing, and distribution supporting Northrop Grumman Mission Systems manufacturing at the Baltimore site. Responsibilities include cost management, staffing, operational efficiency, and productivity of the logistics centers.

What you will get to do:

• Create a vision for world-class inventory management.

• Direct the planning and execution of strategic funds for capital equipment and machinery improvement and expansion, as well as logistics activities.

• Financial management including knowledge and understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), rates and budgets, overhead budgets supporting manufacturing activities.

• Utilize MRP, Scheduling, and planning tools to resolve competing priorities and maintain clear communication with customers regarding operations.

• Develop logistics and inventory strategies including inventory analysis, layout, physical inventory roadmap, and auditing the accurate account of inventory management.

• Strategic development of programs and projects, establishing targets, deliverables, and timelines, developing and executing to the plan.

• Oversee site receiving, inventory management, kitting, and logistics of a complex and diverse product portfolio within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Lead and execute strategy for continuous improvement initiatives through SQDCM and tools associated with root cause and corrective actions.

• Act as the primary interface for logistics center warehouse and kitting operations with executive leadership.

• Lead a complex, engaged team of exempt and non-exempt leaders and individual contributors to support manufacturing deliverables collaboratively.

• Be responsible for recruiting & mentoring future leaders, directing training & skill development initiatives and promoting Engagement & Inclusion activities.

• Collaborate with other functional support organizations to build an integrated and dynamic organization focused on internal and external customer results.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively manage time to ensure the highest levels of organizational performance and required results, as well as a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. They will possess excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills and will have effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Basic Qualifications for Director Supply Chain 1:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (or 8 or more years with a master's degree).

• A minimum of 5 years of formal people leadership experience with operations organizations.

• Experience with manufacturing processes, planning, and executing with a sense of urgency.

• Experience with earned value, proposal development, manufacturing metrics, and SAP.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for Director Supply Chain 1:

• Experience with logistics management software, data analysis tools, and ERP systems.

• Experience managing large-scale warehouse operations.

• Experience within a union environment.

Salary Range: $171,400 - $257,200

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).

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.

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