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Manager Supply Chain 2

Northrop Grumman

Edwards AFB, CAFull-time$133–200K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$133–200K/yr
Location
Edwards AFB, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Program Special AccessTop Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Supply Chain Manager 2 to lead Global Supply Chain employees supporting programs from procurement through delivery. The onsite leadership role coordinates with internal departments, programs, customers, and agencies; oversees material handling and transportation; and manages budgets, work instructions, performance metrics, and operational improvement. The position requires an active Secret clearance to apply or start and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Program Special Access.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipSupply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementProject ManagementManufacturingOperations ManagementBusiness ManagementCompeting PrioritiesDeadline ManagementMultitaskingSAPCAMBudgetingProperty and Asset ManagementInventory Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's+5, Master's+3, or High School+9 Years2+ Years Leading Teams, Processes, or ProjectsActive Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance or HigherProgram Special AccessCurrent Program Special AccessMaster's in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Related Field

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Supply Chain Manager 2 – 1st Shift (5/40 Monday - Friday) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is based onsite in Edwards AFB, CA .

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead a team of exempt and non-exempt employees, who are responsible for GSC functions across various programs from procurement to delivery.

  • Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Warehousing, Traffic, Procurement, etc.

  • Responsible for meeting direct budget targets, writing/updating work instructions, providing performance metrics, and making recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.

  • Leads a team that has the mission statement to support all Program goals and objectives through the accurate tracking, receiving, shipping of material and equipment with a strong focus on safety and cost efficiency.

  • Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Train and guide employees in keeping with all Northrop Grumman Values & Leader Characteristics

  • Collaborate with various programs on projects related to material receipt, storage, issue, and transportation.

  • Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with internal and external customers, including local, state, federal, and international agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in support of Aeronautics Systems Sector programs.

  • Directs team activities associated with program transportation, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified), and specialty movements as they relate to transportability.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in Management, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Management, OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Management, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Management, OR a High School Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience in Management, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Management

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects

  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or higher) to apply/start

  • Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

  • Must have the ability to work a (5/40 Shift schedule - Monday- Friday)

  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the year

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Program Special Access

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field

  • Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment while demonstrating a professional attitude.

  • Working Knowledge of SAP

  • Experience in CAM and budgeting labor/non-labor hours

  • Experience in Property and Asset Management and Inventory Management applications

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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 responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

How this job compares

Set against the 1,893 open Supply Chain Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$133–200K/yr
  • California median$130–220K/yr253 salary ranges
  • US median$114–200K/yr1,431 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 8% below the California median midpoint ($182K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 299 open Supply Chain Manager jobs in California and 1,893 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Supply Chain Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,766 postings).
Education
874 of the 1,893 open Supply Chain Manager jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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