What Type Of Person Thrives In The Supply Chain Industry According To A Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist At Northrop Grumman
Marissa, a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist, highlights the need for "a driven individual" who is "very good at problem-solving" and "very organized" to thrive in supply chain, particularly in aerospace and defense where a technical background is advantageous. The role also appeals to those interested in the legal field, as "there are so many other ways that you can still exercise that muscle and those skills" within subcontracts and supply chain.
Problem-solving, Organization, Technical Skills, Legal Acumen, Motivation
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Marissa Simone
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Pepperdine University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey, MBA in Supply Chain
Political Science, American Studies
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Individuals who thrive in supply chain are driven, organized, and possess strong problem-solving skills.
2. An engineering or technical background can be beneficial, providing a deeper understanding of the products and requirements.
3. A background in law is also useful, particularly in subcontracts, allowing for the application of legal skills in a non-legal setting.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
In supply chain generally, it takes a driven individual who is good at problem-solving and very organized. Regardless of your function in supply chain, there's always a lot to track: materials coming in, product going out, and many stakeholders.
It requires someone motivated to learn and track all of this, but also organized enough to keep it all straight. Specifically in aerospace and defense, many supply chain professionals have an engineering or technical background.
If you're interested in supply chain and perhaps have an engineering background, that will serve you well. You'll better understand the technical aspects, requirements, and mechanics of what you're buying.
Additionally, in subcontracts and my specific function, someone interested in the legal aspect or law school, but who doesn't want to practice law, can still utilize those skills. These abilities are valuable in subcontracts and supply chain.