Supply Chain Analyst II - Program Support

Job ID: 112694

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Supply Chain Analyst II - Program Support for our West Plains, MO facility. This role will perform specific analyses for the group and is a liaison between the Supply Chain organization and the Integrated Program Teams (IPT). The ideal candidate is able to work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and produce accurate, high-quality work by being conscientious and detail-oriented. They should also have the ability to interpret and operate within established systems, policies, and procedures. Additionally, they are expected to consider relevant guidelines and procedures before making decisions and to seek support when necessary.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and perform specific analyses within Supply Chain purchasing and budgeting data, and in support of program execution needs

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

Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

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 related 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

Proficient in Excel, working with Excel almost daily and able to easily compile data at a minimum through vlookups and use of pivot tables

Strong customer interface skills

Demonstrated problem solving skills

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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