Supply Chain Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Oversee coordination of production-floor schedules .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,000 - $181,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, project management, and inventory management, with a strong focus on process improvement and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing MRP and ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency and achieve program financial goals.

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Supply Chain ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementMRP/ERP SystemsAerospace and Defense Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingInventory ManagementPerformance EvaluationTrend AnalysisWorkflow Coordination

Soft Skills

Team ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingDisciplinary Action Handling

Tools & Technologies

SAP ERPMicrosoft ProjectOpen Plan

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace Production ControlManufacturing ProcessesWIP ControlSupplier Delivery Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee coordination of production-floor schedules
Ensure timely flow of parts, materials, and assemblies between departments
Ensure manufacturing processes operate efficiently and reliably with support from the expediting group
Estimate and agree on timescales with clients and other managers
Drive supplier delivery performance
Set execution targets and track performance to support program financial goals
Lead multi-disciplined teams performing complex tasks
Develop process improvements and create tools for exceptional performance
Manage team performance against company KPIs
Oversee day-to-day workflow of production staff
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations
Handle employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy
Maintain inventory accuracy through manufacturing-floor process controls
Develop trend-analysis tools for WIP and inventory abnormalities and corrective guidance
Monitor program plans and actuals for line balancing, WIP control, and elimination of overproduction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, inventory management or production, OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in those areas, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience in those areas
Minimum of 4 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
Experience with MRP or ERP systems
Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: current or previous U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance
Preferred: SAP ERP experience
Preferred: experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Preferred: scheduling experience with Microsoft Project or Open Plan
Preferred: experience managing Aerospace production control and/or warehousing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available