Manager Traffic Administration

Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC), Goods Movement & Logistics has an opening for a Traffic Administration Manager 3 (Senior Manager) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in El Segundo or Palmdale
. This position reports to the GSC Sector Logistics Director for the Aeronautics Systems Sector and will be responsible for Domestic and International (Import/Export) operations in support of all programs and sites across the sector, such as oversight of planning, scheduling and routing of inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight, using knowledge of postal regulations, tariffs, and company policy.

Additionally, leading an organization which oversees scheduling with carriers, reconciling freight bills, preparing and negotiating claims, and selection or recommendations of carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material. They will conduct research on transportation methods, rates, and routes, developing programs to audit and monitor carrier rates and charges and conducting evaluations of past performance and cost of transportation for the Sector, with a focus on sustaining and improving affordability, operational efficiency and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Candidate responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain organization, exhibiting end-to-end supply chain competence.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80
* work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

• Accountable for domestic and international traffic operations across the sector, acting as the escalation path to address issues in program execution related to the GM&L Traffic operations, ensuring mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any risks related to GM&L’s execution
• Lead managers and individual contributors who are responsible for supporting all sites, programs and product line goals and objectives through accurate tracking, reporting and problem‑resolution related to domestic and international traffic
• Support the Enterprise/Corporate GSC Transportation and Logistics (TL) Community of Practice (CoP) and Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives, leading…