Procurement Analyst

Unusual Machines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity is included for all exempt pos.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Daily Catered Lunches

Job summary

Unusual Machines is expanding its procurement and supply chain analytics team in Orlando to optimize materials planning, supplier performance, and ERP reporting.

The role blends procurement, data analytics, and programming to automate reporting, forecasting, and system integrations across Finance, Production, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, supply chain, or operations analytics experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Experience running MRP and inventory planning in manufacturing or distribution.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, formulas).
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data processing.
• Knowledge of APIs, ETL, JSON/XML data exchange.

Responsibilities

• Conduct raw material market research to identify pricing trends and supply risks.
• Execute MRP processes to ensure material availability and align with production schedules.
• Analyze inventory, safety stock, turns, and replenishment strategies.
• Perform demand forecasting and supply planning activities.
• Support S&OP with reporting, modeling, and capacity planning insights.
• Develop NetSuite saved searches, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics solutions.
• Manage PO data, supplier records, item master data, and procurement docs in ERP.
• Perform supplier qualification, risk assessment, and performance analysis.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and monitor cost, quality, delivery metrics.
• Manage shipment visibility and logistics reporting using visibility platforms.
• Support data migrations, uploads, imports, validation, and synchronization.
• Create automated data collection and reporting workflows.
• Use Python to automate reporting, forecasting, and operations processes.
• Develop executive KPI dashboards for procurement, supply chain, and ops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

NetSuite

MRP

Forecasting

Data analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ShipSpy

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

You in This Role

support procurement, supply chain management, inventory planning, operations analytics, and business systems through data-driven decision-making. This role is responsible for raw materials market analysis, supplier evaluation, NetSuite reporting, KPI management, systems integrations, shipment visibility reporting, inventory optimization, MRP execution, demand forecasting, and process automation. The ideal candidate combines procurement and supply chain expertise with strong analytical, technical, and programming skills to improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, supplier performance, and business decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Conduct raw material market research and analysis to identify pricing trends, supply risks, commodity forecasts, and sourcing opportunities.


• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes across production environments to ensure material availability and alignment with production schedules.


• Analyze inventory levels, safety stock, inventory turns, replenishment strategies, and working capital utilization.


• Perform demand forecasting, forecast accuracy analysis, and supply planning activities.


• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through reporting, modeling, and capacity planning insights.


• Develop, maintain, and enhance NetSuite saved searches, reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics solutions.


• Manage purchase order data, supplier records, item master data, and procurement documentation within ERP systems.


• Perform supplier qualification, vetting, risk assessments, and supplier performance analysis.


• Maintain supplier scorecards and monitor cost, quality, delivery, and service performance metrics.


• Manage shipment visibility, tracking data, logistics reporting, and transportation performance metrics using systems such as ShipSpy and related visibility platforms.


• Support systems integrations, data uploads, data migrations, imports, exports, validation, and synchronization across business platforms.


• Develop automated tools and workflows for data collection, cleansing, transformation, reporting, and business process improvement.


• Utilize Python and other programming languages to automate reporting, analytics, forecasting, and operational processes.


• Create executive-level KPI dashboards and operational reporting for procurement, supply chain, inventory, supplier, logistics, and operations teams.


• Perform root-cause analysis and provide data-driven recommendations to improve business performance.


• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Production, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or related field.


• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations analysis, inventory planning, or related disciplines.


• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.


• Experience running MRP and inventory planning processes in manufacturing or distribution environments.


• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, forecasting, supply planning, and supplier management principles.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, and advanced formulas.


• Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.


• Working knowledge of SQL, databases, and data management methodologies.


• Proficiency in Python for automation, analytics, data processing, and reporting.


• Experience with APIs, ETL processes, systems integrations, JSON, XML, and data exchange technologies.

Nice to Have's

• APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM, CPSM, or CSCP


• Experience in manufacturing, ingredients, chemicals, batteries, industrial products, consumer goods, or related industries.


• Knowledge of EDI transactions and supply chain integration platforms.


• Experience with machine learning, AI-enabled analytics, and advanced forecasting tools.

Compensation

$80,000-$90,000

Benefits

• Equity is included for all exempt positions


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits


• 401(k)


• Unlimited PTO


• Paid Holidays


• Daily Catered Lunches

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment