Supply Chain Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Melbourne, FL

6d•Remote

About The Position

At Land Electronics in Melbourne, Florida, we solve complex challenges that help deliver critical capabilities where they matter most. The Supply Chain Analyst plays an important role in turning strategic goals into real-world results, contributing directly to mission success through strong ownership, collaboration, and execution. In this position, you will have the opportunity to influence meaningful work, gain visibility across the organization, and grow your expertise while supporting high-impact programs and initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a measurable difference, build their career in a dynamic environment, and be part of a team that values both performance and partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense, electrical component industry, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Demonstrated capability utilizing Power Query to develop Power BI dashboards
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Strong customer interface skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to be within a commutable distance of Melbourne, FL is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and perform specific analyses for the specific area of expertise
Evaluate business forecasts and pinpoint any areas of vulnerability of company requirements
Hold a procurement kick-off meeting with the Procurement team after the initial Kick-Off held by the Program Manager advising of the scope of the award and expectations on order placement.
Ensure the appropriate contract flow-downs are identified and passed on to Purchasing
Interact with Program Management on Program Cost issues and required details
Monitor Target Costs against Proposal Costs
Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing.
Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate Commodity Manager on the open requisitions
Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items
Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles
Assist with communication between buyers, suppliers and Program teams
Monitor weekly Program meetings for any “potential” issues that can be addressed early on
Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries. Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy
Represent Supply Chain during customer negotiations and customer program reviews; review and validate any bids; supply copies of POs/LOCs; prepare charts for Customer presentations
Utilize Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI to transform DataMart raw data into manageable information