Associate Supply Chain Analyst

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Location:

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job : 115729

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Analyst to join our rapidly growing team in Germantown, Maryland. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist senior-level staff with various analyses for the specific area of expertise
• Maintain files, logs, records of invoices, purchase orders and other related documentation
• Maintain information on computer systems
• Assist buyers in contacting vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates
• Develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity item
• Prepare standard requests for quotation
• Monitor target costs against proposal costs
• May help to ensure the appropriate contract flow-downs are identified and passed on to Purchasing
• May interact with Program Management on Program Cost issues and required details
• Help identify requisitions to consolidate in order to obtain leverage pricing.
• Assist with the review of open requisitions weekly Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
• Assist with communication between buyers, suppliers, Program teams
• May monitor weekly Program meetings for any "potential" issues that can be addressed early on
• Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the overall company plans and strategy
• Review and validate any bids during customer negotiations and customer program reviews. Supply copies of POs/LOCs. Prepare charts for customer presentations
• Develop supply chain dashboard for performance of supply chain across 8 business units
• Create reporting to highlight performance by program across all business units involving lead-time, on-time delivery, design to cost targets, requisition dates, material requirement dates
• Maintain PPV reporting covering all business unit activity
• Support business units in creating proposals
• Advise business units on trends and risks associated with mechanical or electrical commodities
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
• Utilize Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI to transform Data Mart raw data into manageable information

• Analyze supply chain performance by tracking key metrics such as on-time delivery, lead times, inventory turns, backlog, supplier performance, and material availability.
• Identify supply risks and constraints—including material shortages, long-lead items, capacity limitations, and supplier disruptions—and recommend mitigation plans.
• Perform data analysis and reporting using ERP/MRP systems and reporting tools to provide accurate, timely visibility to supply chain leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with procurement, program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to resolve material issues and support program schedules.
• Maintain data integrity across supply chain systems, including item master data, bills of material, purchase order status, inventory records, and supplier information.
• Support the timely expediting of purchase orders to help ensure materials and services are delivered in accordance with required schedules.
• Support Buyers by coordinating…