Director Supply Chain Programs

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Programs. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will lead the day-to-day supply chain execution process excellence as it relates to the post-design release to material issuance process within supply chain in support of the Sentinel program. This position reports directly to the senior Director of Supply Chain Programs for Sentinel. What You’ll Get To Do: Defines and implements end-to-end Material and Equipment planning, procurement, issuing and consumption strategy to ensure efficient flow of material to manufacturing sites and test labs Accountable to find and fix inefficiencies in current material flow processes and implement process changes to avoid material delays – Measurement of Key performance Indicators to assess progress required. Works closely with Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, other GSC functions, Program Stakeholders and Configuration Management to streamline material flow Identify contractual requirements which are over-burdensome in the development phase of the contract and work with NG Contracts organization to propose tailored or removed requirements that can impact EMD and shape transition Production contracts. Briefs GSC Leadership, the Program Management Office (PMO) and executive management on the status and issues preventing efficient material flow and status against improvement action plans. Works with Procurement, GSCPM, Subcontracts Management, Planning, Logistics and Supplier Management Teams (SMTs) to ensure material procurement and coordination with IWO partners is aligned with material flow strategy Acts as GSC Focal point for all Sentinel Transition to Production planning, initiatives & project Works with business systems owners developers and SMEs to ensure critical business systems (SAP, MES, CPLM) are configured for efficient material flow while remaining compliant to USG approval standards (MMAS, Procurement, & Property systems) 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 & Wellness Resources • Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Relocation may be offered. You’ll Bring These Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years’ experience (or 8 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects. Experience managing people Experience in a production operations environment Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices or theories gained through wide seasoning and/or special development. Typically, a broad functional knowledge. Experience in leading managers and/or professionals t…

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