Director Supply Chain 1 - R1018080+

Job highlights
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Qualifications
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
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
Benefits
Salary Range: $171,400 - $257,200
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
Responsibilities
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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 Logistics Center, warehousing and distribution supporting Northrop Grumman Mission Systems manufacturing at the Baltimore site
Those responsibilities include cost management, staffing, operational efficiency, and productivity of the logistics centers
Create a vision for world class inventory management
Direct the planning and execution of strategic funds (capital and expense) 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 to include inventory analysis, layout and physical inventory roadmap, and auditing the accurate account of inventory management
Strategic development of programs and projects, which involves 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, and championing implementation of the system leadership principals
Act as the primary interface for logistics center warehouse and kitting operations with executive leadership inclusive of the Vice President of Operations and Site Leadership
Lead a complex, engaged team of exempt and non-exempt leaders and individual contributors to support manufacturing deliverables collaboratively with the internal and external organizations
Be responsible for recruiting mentoring future leaders, directing training skill development initiatives and promoting Engagement Inclusion activities
Collaborate with other functional support organizations (Production Control, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Material Control, Human Resources, Labor Resources, Product Engineering, etc.)
to build an integrated and dynamic organization focused on internal and external customer results
Job description
Requisition ID: R1018080+
• 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 - 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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

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 Logistics Center, warehousing and distribution supporting Northrop Grumman Mission Systems manufacturing at the Baltimore site. Those 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 (capital and expense) 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 to include inventory analysis, layout and physical inventory roadmap, and auditing the accurate account of inventory management.
• Strategic development of programs and projects, which involves 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, and championing implementation of the system leadership principals.
• Act as the primary interface for logistics center warehouse and kitting operations with executive leadership inclusive of the Vice President of Operations and Site Leadership.
• Lead a complex, engaged team of exempt and non-exempt leaders and individual contributors to support manufacturing deliverables collaboratively with the internal and external organizations.
• Be responsible for recruiting mentoring future leaders, directing training skill development initiatives and promoting Engagement Inclusion activities.
• Collaborate with other functional support organizations (Production Control, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Material Control, Human Resources, Labor Resources, Product Engineering, etc.) 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

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read more