Manager Supply Chain Programs Job Linthicum area,Maryland USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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.

The Global Supply Chain Program Manager will be responsible and accountable for end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution operations for the Advanced Programs (AP) Business Area located in Linthicum, MD. The ideal candidate will combine supply chain expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations under a commercial mindset to lead and champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

They will foster strong collaborative relationships and partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, to drive alignment and joint problem-solving.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Development and staffing of the Global Supply Chain Organization in its entirety
Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy, processes, and practices that align to commercial industry
Develop and execute global supply chain strategies for foundry materials and components, aligned with business and program objectives
Segment the supply base and define sourcing strategies (single/dual sourcing, regionalization, in sourcing/outsourcing) to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
Drive supplier development initiatives, including process improvements, qualification of new suppliers, and transitions/dual‑source strategies
Resolve supply disruptions and recovery plans, coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Logistics
Identify and manage supply chain risks (single‑source, geopolitical, capacity, quality, ESG/compliance) with proactive mitigation plans
Ensure adherence to all applicable contractual, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and export/import requirements
Use analytics and KPIs to drive performance, identify trends, and prioritize improvement initiative
Monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and implement risk mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies where feasible

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, or Manufacturing/Operations or Masters Degree with min of 6 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, or Manufacturing/Operations.
Minimum of 5 years in as a direct supervisor of people
Experience in Commercial or Defense
Experience in Supplier Management and Cross Functional collaboration and influence
US Citizenship and ability to obtain government Security clearance

Preferred:

Experience with lean/continuous improvement (e.g., Green Belt/Black Belt)
Experience in commodity management and strategic thinking
Experience in communication and stakeholder management skills; presenting to executive leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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…