Manager Material Distribution
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
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.
Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Establish Material Operations Strategy to be implemented by the Material Operations Management Team
- Drive overall material health, material schedule, and accurately forecast costs by using statistical planning models to forecast the material demand for the site.
- Work collaboratively with other functional areas to meet site commitments.
- Drive continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within the site.
- Identify critical material shortages and resolve material related issues due to supply based problems, inventory errors, or demand changes.
- Manage and communicate material risks and opportunities with internal and external customers
- Ultimately responsible for inventory control, ensuring stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level by coordinating the efficient movement of materials with Global Supply Chain and management at the Warehouse.
- Engage in the generation of proposals including identify material requirements, drafting supplier statements of work, basis of estimates, and estimate rational.
- Prepare material status presentations for all programs assigned to the LFS site
- Reviews and updates site Principles and Operation Practices annually
Basic Qualifications
- A minimum of 9 years of material, supply chain, or programs management experience and a High School diploma. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience;
An Associates Degree with a minimum of 7 years related experience may also be considered. - Demonstrated success in leading teams or projects with a minimum of 5 years of managing people
- Demonstrated success in continuous process improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify trends
- Must be proficient in SAP
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Coordinate and manage a diverse group of people and skills as well as influence others outside…
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