Global Supply Chain Director – Material Planning, Inventory, Logistics

Northrop Grumman

. Accountable for the end‑to‑end performance of the sector’s supply‑chain function .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona, Maryland, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,200 - $278,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for the end‑to‑end performance of the sector’s supply‑chain function
Drives data‑based performance management, continuous improvement, technology enablement, and compliance across purchasing, material‑requirements planning (MRP), and logistics
Partners with cross‑functional leaders to define tools, standards, and communications to meet service, cost, and inventory goals
Defines and implements tools, platforms, and analytics required to support the sector’s strategic goals
Owns Business Systems Compliance (Purchasing & MMAS), shaping policy, overseeing audit readiness, and guaranteeing adherence across the organization
Prepares and presents regular performance reviews to executive leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
10 plus years experience or MBA or Master’s degree with 8 plus years experience
10+ years of progressive supply‑chain experience; at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overlooking global planning, inventory, and logistics
Extensive experience with FAR/DFARS Material Management and Accounting Systems requirements
Advanced proficiency with ERP (SAP and Costpoint) and advanced planning systems (Kinaxis, JDA/Blue Yonder, Anaplan)
Strong data‑analytics background (SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI)
Up to 50% travel
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementmaterial requirements planningdata analyticsSQLPythonRTableauPower BIERPadvanced planning systems

Soft Skills

performance managementcontinuous improvementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic planningproblem-solvingpresentation skillsrisk managementcompliance oversight