Posted:
10/1/2025, 3:44:53 AM
Location(s):
Baltimore, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Workplace Type:
On-site
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain Program Management organization. This position will support Cabin Fever programs inside the Advanced Radar Systems OU. This leadership position will be located onsite in Baltimore, MD as a full-time onsite employee.
What you get to do:
Leads team responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of suppliers within the operating unit.
Responsible for all phases of the supply chain effort from the initiation of the supplier strategy and proposal phase through negotiation, award, and management of supplier activities to meet program objectives.
Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives, including forecasting and coordination of material receipts and key events.
Coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain initiatives.
Develops and implements long-term supply chain strategies; some examples include capacity constraints, production location decisions, diminishing supply of materials (DMS), supplier second sourcing efforts, lead time reduction initiatives, new product launches, and long-term supplier agreements.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop employees while fostering a high-performance team culture.
Working in fast-paced, dynamic program and supplier environments, with a track record of risk mitigation and issue resolution.
Quickly assess and address supply chain disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on program performance.
Basic Qualifications for the Manager Supply Chain Programs 1:
Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in supply chain or business management; will consider a minimum of 9 years of related experience in supply chain or business management with a HS diploma (or equivalent)
Minimum of 1 years of experience leading teams or managing personnel in a supply chain, operations, or business management environment.
Experience in forecasting material costs, supply chain risk management, and implementing make/buy strategies.
Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts and their application in supply chain management, to include (SAP, ERP, EVM)
The ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications for the Manager Supply Chain Programs 1:
Experience in large electronics production and/or sustainment programs.
Experience of Federal and Defense contracting requirements, including ITAR and FAR.
Experience with developing complex agreements such as long-term agreements, teaming agreements, strategic alliances, MOAs, overriding Terms and Conditions, claims, and settlements.
Experience managing complex supplier specifications, drawings, SOWs, and supplier issue resolution.
Have an active secret security clearance.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software