Supply Chain Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Largo (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to develop and perform analyses supporting naval electronics supply chain and procurement functions. You will evaluate forecasts, lead procurement kick-offs, and ensure proper contract flow-downs while coordinating with program management and buyers to optimize costs and delivery performance.

Your role includes monitoring costs, addressing mil-spec implications, and facilitating cross‑functional communication to resolve issues, expedite parts, and

Qualifications

• 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 or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures.
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Earned value cost accounting

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Pivot

Power Query

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Supply Chain Analyst

Location:

Largo, FL, US, 33773 Johnstown, PA, US, 15904

Job ID:115870

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

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Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Largo, FL or Johnstown, PA
Career Functional Area: Supply Chain
Telework Type: Remote/Hybrid
Relocation Available: No
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

Develop and perform specific analyses in support of the Naval Electronics' supply chain / procurement function.

Job Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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 or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
• 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
• 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

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid‑tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.