Manager Material Requirements Planning 1 Jobs

Manager Material Requirements Planning 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' sector is seeking a Manager Material Requirements Planning 1 to join our team in the Buffalo, NY office. In the Mission Systems' sector, you will join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. The qualified applicant will work in our Buffalo, New York office, where we focus on the development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Managing, coaching, and leading a team of 5 direct reports
• Analyzing manufacturing, ERP, and other material-requirement data to meet assembly demands, component replenishment, substitute parts, production set-ups, and engineering changes.
• Generating part and material requirements and creating associated purchase requisitions or production orders.
• Planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules; coordinating material flows to ensure approved materials arrive on time to meet production requirements.
• Advising management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production issues to guarantee that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Confirming material supply and demand and preparing work orders or purchase requests based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinating interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other functions; expediting part movement through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.

Through proactive problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, the Manager ensures a controlled, timely flow of materials and resources that supports seamless production execution.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering with (5) years' related material requirements planning experience; (2) years with Masters; or (9) years' applicable experience will be considered in-lieu of degree
• Related experience must be in material requirements planning, supply chain management, and material management.
• Experience leading a team
• Experience with ERP/MRP software (SAP)
• Experience using MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, Power Point
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred

Skills:

• 2 years managing direct reports
• Must have demonstrated analytical skills required for determining priorities, lead times, and shop floor schedules
• Working knowledge of Mission PLM
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification
• Broad Understanding of ERP systems
• Advanced use of Microsoft excel
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Sharepoint

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you…