Senior Supply Chain Operations Analyst

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Operations Analyst to perform complex supplier management and supply chain analysis, including supplier qualification, Approved Supplier List (ASL) governance, due diligence, compliance, performance monitoring, and operational reporting. The role evaluates supplier capabilities, operational risks, and performance data, and develops scalable processes to improve supplier oversight and supply chain effectiveness. It supports supplier development, supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements through established analytical methods and professional judgment. The analyst works cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations, Enterprise Systems, and other business teams. The role supports supplier qualification, performance management, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen supplier reliability, operational readiness, and organizational growth. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a benefits package with health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field and 5–8 years of related experience; or a master's degree in a related field and 3–6 years of related experience.
Related experience in supplier management, supplier qualification, supply chain operations, procurement, supplier quality, compliance, supply chain analytics, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of supplier management, supplier qualification, supply chain operations, procurement, and supplier performance practices.
In-depth understanding of ASL governance, supplier onboarding, due diligence, qualification requirements, and supplier lifecycle management.
Proficiency evaluating supplier capabilities, certifications, manufacturing capacity, operational readiness, compliance requirements, and supply chain risks.
Understanding of supplier performance management, scorecards, OTD, quality metrics, corrective actions, and supply continuity requirements.
Experience applying supplier governance processes, analyzing operational data, developing dashboards, and supporting improvements to supplier management workflows.
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR/EAR, DFARS, ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, and supplier compliance practices within aerospace and defense manufacturing environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with ERP and supplier management applications such as Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
Experience with data analysis, database querying, and reporting tools, including SQL and advanced Excel functionality.
Experience with supplier qualification, ASL, supplier performance management, and compliance tracking applications.
Experience with business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting applications such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the enterprise Approved Supplier List (ASL), including supplier qualifications, certifications, approved capabilities, manufacturing locations, and supporting records.
Develop standardized supplier onboarding, qualification, approval, and requalification processes to strengthen supplier governance and data accuracy.
Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Compliance to evaluate supplier capabilities, support approval decisions, and maintain supplier qualification requirements.
Conduct supplier assessments, site visits, and operational due diligence to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, operational readiness, and future growth requirements.
Review supplier certifications, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and quality standards to identify compliance gaps and potential supply chain risks.
Track supplier risks, assessment findings, corrective actions, and resolution activities, coordinating with functional stakeholders to address concerns.
Support implementation of a structured Grow, Sustain, and Exit supplier management framework based on supplier capabilities, performance, risk, and business requirements.
Analyze supplier performance, including quality, on-time delivery (OTD), responsiveness, capacity, and supply continuity, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Prepare supplier scorecards, performance dashboards, and recurring supplier reviews; coordinate improvement plans and supplier transitions as needed.
Analyze supplier, procurement, inventory, and operational data to identify performance gaps, supply constraints, material risks, and improvement opportunities.
Design scalable supplier governance workflows, reporting dashboards, data validation controls, and performance measures.
Partner with Enterprise Systems and cross-functional stakeholders to improve supplier data management, ERP workflows, reporting processes, and supply chain operations.