Senior Supply Chain Operations Analyst

CesiumAstro•El Segundo, CA

15h

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 strengthen supplier oversight and supply chain effectiveness. The analyst supports supplier development, continuity of supply, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements by applying established analytical methods and professional judgment. The role works cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations, Enterprise Systems, and other business teams to improve supplier reliability, operational readiness, and organizational growth. Applicants must meet U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. The stated annual salary range is $99,000–$117,000. Full-time offers include company stock options and a benefits package.

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, on-time delivery (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 or proficiency with ERP and supplier management applications such as Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
Knowledge of data analysis, database querying, and reporting tools, including SQL and advanced Excel functionality.
Familiarity with supplier qualification, ASL, supplier performance management, and compliance tracking applications.
Familiarity with business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting applications such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
Must meet the stated U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements.

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 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 resolutions, coordinating with stakeholders to address concerns.
Support implementation of a Grow, Sustain, and Exit supplier management framework based on supplier capabilities, performance, risk, and business requirements.
Analyze supplier performance, including quality, on-time delivery, 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.