Manager Spares Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

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.

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 Defense Systems is looking for you to join our Defense Systems team as a Manager Spares Management 2 based out of Warner Robins, GA.

This position requires multi-disciplined knowledge in all areas related to material planning, material cost scheduling, supply chain coordination, and material procurement. As the Material Manager you will create and manage statistical material models that can accurately forecast material cost and demand for production and repair lines for the Warner Robins Depot facility. The Material Manger will lead a team that will identify material requirement and schedule the delivery of material to meet the demand.

The manager will be responsible for the review of historical usage trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data and provide resolution for shortages. The Material Manager will report to the OU Material Operations Manager but will be required to work cross-functionally with program managers, production floor managers, and repair depot managers to ensure all requirements are met.

Leadership characteristics and people engagement is of the upmost importance, with an ability to exhibit professionalism and create a team working and learning environment. Communication is paramount, with an ability to clearly define expectations and work through issues. Additional leadership characteristics include the ability and willingness to step-up and assume accountability when the perception of need exists, and an ability to accomplish tasks in a positive manner while managing multiple projects at the same time with varying levels of maturity.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages and executes the activities of material planning, determines material requirements, schedules, and monitors the movement of material

• Coordinates with Global Supply Chain to ensure purchase orders are placed per the demands of the program and that suppliers are meeting the tasks outlined in Statements of Work.

• Provides direction and leadership a team of Material and Logistics Analysts which will identify material demand and schedule for delivery of material.

• Identifies critical material shortages and resolving material related issues due to supply based problems, inventory errors or demand changes.

• 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,…