SUPPLY CHAIN COST ANALYST

ARMORWORKS ENTERPRISES INC•Ashwaubenon, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Cost Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the Estimating department by owning quote-time validation of material and outside processing costs, ensuring pricing used in estimates is accurate, traceable, risk-rated, and properly documented. This role works closely with Estimators to improve cost accuracy, reduce estimating cycle time and strengthen audit defensibility.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field OR equivalent work experience
1-5 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, estimating support, cost analysis or related role(s)
Strong excel skills; comfort with ERP systems (e.g. Syteline) and quoting tools
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing (job shop or complex machined parts environment)
Familiarity with metals, special processes and quoting machanics
Exposure to audit support and cost justification documentation processe

Responsibilities

Quote-Time Supply Chain Validation
Solicit vendor quotes for raw materials and outside processes (e.g. machining, heat treat, coating, NDT)
Build and maintain a centralized vendor quote library (with quote numbers, dates, lead times, quantity breaks, terms)
Work with Estimators on cost inputs and clarify supplier assumptions
Cost Normalization and Analysis
Normalize raw vendor pricing into unit costs usable in estimates
Adjust for real operational considerations such as MOQ effects, freight and packaging
Assign confidence levels to cost inputs (Firm, Budgetary, Historical)
Identify cost risk areas - e.g. volatile commodities, single source suppliers, long lead times
Documentation & Traceability
Attach and maintain audit-ready documentation when necessary for cost input linked to estimates
Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development with clear sourcing rationale
Provide documentation for internal and external audits (including DCAA/TINA as applicable)
Communication & Collaboration
Provide standardized outputs to Estimators with assumptions, confidence levels and documentation references
Partner with Purchasing for current supplier context without owning a PO issuance
Continuous Improvement
Compare quoted vs actual purchase prices post-award and feed insights back into estimating standards
Identify trends in material and outside process pricing and escalate as appropriate.