Since 2001, Northrop Grumman has delivered Through-Life Support to the Royal Australian Air Force's 34 Squadron located at RAAF Fairbairn in Canberra. The high-performing Northrop Grumman SPA (Special Purpose Aircraft) team is comprised of approximately 50 staff who provide all levels of maintenance, training and logistics support to the fleet of 2x Boeing BBJ's and 3x Dassault Falcon 7X's.
Due to recent growth and expansion within SPA, Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an experienced and qualified Supply Chain and Logistics Manager to provide subject matter expertise, guidance and advice to the SPA team.
The Supply Chain and Logistics Manager will drive and lead the SPA supply chain strategy (derived from the operating unit strategy) and associated flow down of customer requirements in supply chain agreements. Working closely with other functional team members, you will also assist developing, implementing and managing the appropriate supply chain governance processes and procedures. You will be accountable for all program supply chain outcomes and the management of suppliers to meet operational needs.
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The successful candidate will have had significant experience in commercial environments, team leadership, managing large, end-to-end complex supply chain strategies and will have preferably had defence industry experience.
This position is based at our office in Fairbairn, ACT.
Day to day responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide guidance to the Program leadership team and customer representation on the management of the Program's end-to-end supply chain;
- Acting as the lead and indirect manager for the subcontracting team allocated to the Program, by providing guidance, direction, support, leadership and allocation of tasks, as required;
- Provide direct management for Supply Chain team members including warehousing and procurement staff,
- Facilitating effective, productive, constructive and collaborative relationship between Supply Chain functional support roles and the Program;
- Managing relationships and subcontract performance outcomes with major and critical Program suppliers;
- Leading sourcing and subcontracting activities for major initiatives or projects, in collaboration with the Subcontracts Team;
- Effective contribution to, and delivery of, the strategic objectives of the Program, including prioritisation, risk management, and enterprise implementation as applicable to functional responsibilities;
- Collaborating with the Program leadership team, Supply Chain Modeller and customer to conduct modelling activities that support strategic decision making and budgeting, when required;
- Represent Supply Chain as a key functional leader within the program and greater Northrop Grumman organisation.
- Strong demonstrated people leadership in a matrixed environment.
- Collaborative and proactive management style
- Relevant education and qualifications relating to logistics, procurement or supply chain.
- Proven experience as a Supply Chain Manager ideally with an exposure to commercial and/or Defence aviation.
- Good knowledge of best practice supply chain management principles and program management as it relates to supply chain.
- Effective supply chain leadership experience and excellent negotiation skills.
- Subcontract drafting and review experience and significant exposure to subcontract law
- Demonstrated experience in co-ordination and resolution outcome management in a dynamic operational environment
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills being able to tailor messaging for the right audience.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance to the Negative Vetting 1 level.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of ERPs for supply chain management
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Defence Supply Chain policies including Export/Import and Compliance Controls.
As an integral part of the Australian team, you will receive professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Furthermore, you will be joining an inclusive work environment built on innovation and respect, supported by the highest ethical standards.
Our Values represent what is important to us at Northrop Grumman and are integrated into all aspects of our employee experience:
- We do the right thing
- We do what we promise
- We commit to shared success
- We pioneer
- Professional Development Support - further education, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training including LinkedIn Learning and SkillSoft
- Up to 2 weeks additional purchased annual leave
- 9 day fortnights
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- WellbeiNG Program
- Employee Incentive Program