Supplier Performance Data Analyst

Alaska Airlines • Honolulu, HI

1d • $71,150 - $136,150

About The Position

The Supplier Performance Data Analyst analyzes financial, operational, and supplier data and develops business intelligence tools and reports to support supplier performance management at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This individual contributor role turns data into insights that help Supply Chain Operations and Material Management hold suppliers accountable, improve performance, and make informed business decisions.

The role may be filled at the Professional 2 or Professional 3 level, depending on experience. At P2, the analyst works with limited direction on defined business questions, reporting, process documentation, and improvement recommendations. At P3, the senior analyst independently tackles ambiguous and complex problems, establishes supplier reporting standards and data definitions, ensures data integrity across systems, and provides technical guidance to other analysts.

The role requires travel of up to 10% of the time. The position is based in Honolulu.

Requirements

• P2: At least 2 years of experience in data analytics or a related area.
• P3: At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics or a related area.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• P2: Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, with working knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python, or other data management tools.
• P3: Advanced to expert Excel proficiency and demonstrated knowledge of one or more of VBA, SQL, Python, Power BI, or other data and workflow management tools.
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, reports, and analytical tools using established business requirements and methodologies.
• Ability to derive insights from data, synthesize information from multiple sources, and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to identify data-quality issues, investigate discrepancies, and work with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Business insight and familiarity with financial management concepts and cost-benefit analysis.
• P3: Ability to independently frame ambiguous or complex business questions, select an appropriate analytical approach, evaluate alternatives, and provide actionable recommendations for leadership.
• P3: Ability to establish reporting standards, guide analysts, identify systemic trends and root causes in large or disparate datasets, and distinguish material issues from routine variation.
• P3: Ability to communicate complex analytical findings as concise executive-level insights, recommendations, risks, and decision points.
• P3: Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive analytical or process improvements without direct authority.
• P3: Demonstrated change-management, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must embody the company values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Nice To Haves

• P2: Experience building and maintaining dashboards and reports in Power BI or a comparable business intelligence platform.
• Experience using Python, SQL, or other coding or scripting languages for data analysis or automation.
• Experience creating and managing databases or structured datasets.
• Background in the aviation industry, particularly in analysis and forecast modeling.
• Competence in statistical analysis, including probabilities and risk modeling.
• Familiarity with process modeling techniques and documenting process workflows.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• P3: Experience designing and maintaining dashboards, scorecards, and reporting standards in Power BI or a comparable business intelligence platform.
• P3: Experience developing automated reporting, exception-based monitoring, or analytical workflows.
• P3: Experience creating and managing databases and working with large or complex datasets across multiple source systems.
• P3: Experience in supply chain or material management at a major airline.
• P3: Experience applying analytics to supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, vendor performance management, claims, or financial recovery opportunities.
• P3: Experience with geographically dispersed material management supporting transportation fleets or manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier performance, operational, and financial data from internal and external sources to answer business questions and identify actionable insights.
• Develop, implement, and maintain reports, dashboards, metrics, scorecards, and analytical tools that make supplier performance visible.
• Identify and govern key supply chain metrics to improve operational performance, supplier performance, and financial outcomes.
• Identify supply chain inefficiencies through user engagement, data analysis, process mapping or modeling, and on-the-ground or physical observation; recommend improvements and investigate root causes.
• Perform quantitative and financial analyses to support supplier performance reviews, business cases, negotiations, complex supplier deals, and opportunities for operational or financial improvement.
• Develop performance assessment models for principal suppliers and inform commercial decisions.
• Document analytical methodologies, reporting logic, assumptions, data sources, and consistent data definitions.
• Partner with source-system and data owners to validate data accuracy, investigate discrepancies, resolve data-quality issues, and promote consistent data governance.
• Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations, risks, opportunities, and decision points for business partners and leadership.
• Establish reporting structures, standards, methodologies, and data definitions for supplier reports and scorecards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced analysts and review work products for accuracy and consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level