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DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems' sector is seeking a
Manager Material Requirements Planning 1 to join our team in the Buffalo, NY office. In the Mission Systems' sector, you will join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. The qualified applicant will work in our Buffalo, New York office, where we focus on the development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions.
What You Will Get To Do:
The Manager, Material Requirements Planning1 directs daily MRP activities that support assembly demand, component replenishment, engineering changes, while being on hands with MRP tasks. Leading a team of planners and manufacturing expeditors, the incumbent resolves schedule and material conflicts, authorizes requisitions, and initiates production orders while safeguarding cost, schedule, and bills of material. This role is fully on-site and requires the incumbent to be present on the manufacturing floor daily to support production activities and resolve real-time material issues.
Key responsibilities include:
Analyzing manufacturing, ERP, and other materialrequirement data to meet assembly demands, component replenishment, substitute parts, production setups, and engineering changes.
Generating part and material requirements and creating associated purchase requisitions or production orders.
Planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules; coordinating material flows to ensure approved materials arrive on time to meet production requirements.
Advising management on workinprogress status, material availability, and potential production issues to guarantee that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
Confirming material supply and demand and preparing work orders or purchase requests based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
Coordinating interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other functions; expediting part movement through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.
Through proactive problemsolving and crossfunctional collaboration, the Manager ensures a controlled, timely flow of materials and resources that supports seamless production execution.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering with (5) years related material requirements planning experience; (2) years with Masters; or (9) years applicable experience will be considered in- lieu of degree
Related experience must be in material requirements planning, supply chain management, and material management.
Experience leading a team
Experience with ERP/MRP software (SAP)
Experience using MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Skills:
2 years managing direct reports
Must have demonstrated analytical skills required for determining priorities, lead times, and shop floor schedules
Working knowledge of Mission PLM
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification
Broad Understanding of ERP systems
Advanced use of Microsoft excel
Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Sharepoint
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What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $90,900.00 - $136,300.00
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 candidates 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.
