Supply Chain Analyst

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company•Simsbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), the company believes its strengths are built on its people, creating cutting edge technology for aerospace and defense. EBAD actively contributes to successful missions, including putting men, women, and satellites into space, and protecting armed service members globally. The Supply Chain Analyst will join the newly created Supply Chain Center of Excellence. This role entails advanced analytics, planning, and optimization of supply chain operations within a complex aerospace and defense environment. The analyst will play a key part in driving efficiency, mitigating risks, and supporting predictive analytics to ensure continuity of supply for critical programs. This position leads the design and optimization of PFEP frameworks and SIOP processes through advanced analytics, modeling, and automation, transforming supply chain data into scalable decision-making systems and supporting Supply Chain executive reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data analytics, Business, Systems Engineering, or related field
5-7 years of relevant supply chain experience
Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling and forecasting
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
APICS/ASCM certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) desired

Responsibilities

Standup standardized supply chain dashboards and visual management tools
Build data models to analyze and optimize supply chain processes across procurement, planning, logistics, supplier development and strategic sourcing
Establish and maintain reporting used in SIOP process in relation to supply
Improve shortage visibility tied to revenue, reduce manual reporting, and improve data alignment, while providing predictive analytics to identify and reduce supply risks
Develop and maintain component level forecasting models
Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve delivery performance and reduce lead times
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives
Perform spend analysis and support strategic sourcing team activities
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key performance indicators
Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense regulations (e.g., ITAR, FAR/DFARS)
Support audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma)
Mentor junior analysts and support cross-functional project teams