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Northrop Grumman, Armament Systems Business Unit (ASBU), has an opening for a **Manager Distribution 1** to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Our Armament Systems Business Unit produces Military Grade Ammunition and Gun Systems.

The Production Planning team within the Manufacturing and Infrastructure (M & I) department has a need for **Manager Distribution 1** , with a position as a functional homeroom manager, leading a team of individual contributors.

Functional responsibilities include:

+ Staff support all Armament Systems programs

+ Conducting periodic performance evaluations, including quarter connection, one-on-one, and annual reviews

+ Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff

+ Professional development and mentoring of direct reports

+ Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective, and Preventive Action implementation

Process Improvement:

+ Train and implement utilization of our digital ERP system, Costpoint, throughout the ASBU – to include BOM creation/maintenance & material requirements planning (MRP)

+ Develop and implement a robust MPS process for the rolling execution window

+ Drive supply & demand alignment for the execution window and implement a material review process covering a rolling 4-month period

+ Establish a mature Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process in support of both near-term MPS requirements and long-range growth targets

+ **Implement targeted KPI’s** and define red/yellow/green return-to-standard criteria

+ Lead the transition from Costpoint to SAP for the M & I department

+ Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes

+ Evaluate and recommend process enhancements to increase productivity and reduce waste

+ Lead cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency

+ Lead weekly cycle counts at Plymouth and NRE.

Resource Allocation:

+ Drive appropriate capacity planning strategy to support both near-term and long-terms demand

+ Determine the necessary resources required for program support needs

+ Allocate resources effectively to meet production targets while minimizing costs

+ Monitor resource usage and adjust allocations as needed to address changing priorities

+ Regularly monitor the ratio of support costs to production costs. Support costs encompass all ancillary expenses essential for maintaining and optimizing our production capabilities.

Team Leadership:

+ Supervise and mentor inventory stockroom staff, shipping staff, receiving staff, and warehouse storage space at Plymouth, NRE, American Ordinance, and TPG, providing guidance and support as needed.

+ Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.

+ Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Logistics Management:

+ Oversee the transportation and storage of raw materials, WIP and finished goods

+ Ensure materials are handled, stored, and transported in compliance with safety and quality standards

+ Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs and improve delivery times

Supply Chain Coordination:

+ Lead cross-functional engagement with Material Program Management, Material Planning, and Procurement to drive material alignment in support of the MPS

+ Collaborate with the Planning and Procurement organizations to address and resolve any supply chain disruptions that could impact production

+ Ensure seamless communication and coordination between Operations and Global Supply Chain functional teams

Cycle Time:

+ Monitor metrics on production control process spans.

+ Objective: Identify bottlenecks and areas where time can be reduced.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years’ experience in production control & scheduling, material planning, logistics or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain environment **OR** Master’s Degree plus 2 years’ experience in production control & scheduling, material planning, logistics or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain environment

+ Subject matter expert (SME) in Costpoint

+ **Subject matter expert (SME) in SAP**

+ Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

+ Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

+ Must be a US Citizen

+ Able to travel up to 50% (domestic only)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in the following subjects: Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration.

+ Experience with Integration & Test, defense, aerospace or high-reliability product development industries.

+ Knowledge of warehouse inventory management baseline and scope definition

+ **Strong Background with SAP 4/HANA**

+ Experience with MS Access and MS Project.

+ Expert in Excel Spreadsheets