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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Manage supplier qualification, Approved Supplier List governance, due diligence, compliance, performance monitoring, risk assessment, and operational reporting. Analyze supplier, procurement, inventory, and performance data; develop scorecards, dashboards, governance workflows, and corrective-action processes. Partner cross-functionally with sourcing, quality, engineering, compliance, manufacturing, operations, and enterprise systems teams to improve supplier reliability, continuity, data accuracy, and supply chain effectiveness.
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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Supply Chain Operations Analyst to our team. In this role you will perform complex supplier management and supply chain analysis activities involving supplier qualification, Approved Supplier List (ASL) governance, due diligence, compliance, performance monitoring, and operational reporting. This role applies strong supply chain knowledge to evaluate supplier capabilities, assess operational risks, analyze performance data, and develop scalable processes that strengthen supplier oversight and supply chain effectiveness. Through established analytical methods and professional judgment, the Senior Supply Chain Operations Analyst supports supplier development, supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements.
Working cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations, and other business teams, this role supports supplier qualification, performance management, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen supplier reliability, operational readiness, and organizational growth.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and improve the enterprise Approved Supplier List (ASL), including supplier qualifications, certifications, approved capabilities, manufacturing locations, and supporting records.
- Develop standardized supplier onboarding, qualification, approval, and requalification processes that strengthen supplier governance and data accuracy.
- Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Compliance to evaluate supplier capabilities, support approval decisions, and maintain supplier qualification requirements.
- Conduct supplier assessments, site visits, and operational due diligence to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, operational readiness, and future growth requirements.
- Review supplier certifications, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and quality standards to identify compliance gaps and potential supply chain risks.
- Track supplier risks, assessment findings, corrective actions, and resolution activities while coordinating with functional stakeholders to address identified concerns.
- Support implementation of a structured Grow, Sustain, and Exit supplier management framework based on supplier capabilities, performance, risk, and business requirements.
- Analyze supplier performance involving quality, on-time delivery (OTD), responsiveness, capacity, and supply continuity to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare supplier scorecards, performance dashboards, and recurring supplier reviews while coordinating improvement plans and supplier transitions as needed.
- Analyze supplier, procurement, inventory, and operational data to identify performance gaps, supply constraints, material risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Design scalable supplier governance workflows, reporting dashboards, data validation controls, and performance measures that strengthen operational visibility and consistency.
- Partner with Enterprise Systems and cross-functional stakeholders to implement improvements to supplier data management, ERP workflows, reporting processes, and supply chain operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field with 5–8 years of related experience, or Master's degree in a related field with 3–6 years of related experience in supplier management, supplier qualification, supply chain operations, procurement, supplier quality, compliance, supply chain analytics, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, supplier qualification, supply chain operations, procurement, and supplier performance practices.
- In-depth understanding of Approved Supplier List (ASL) governance, supplier onboarding, due diligence, qualification requirements, and supplier lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in evaluating supplier capabilities, certifications, manufacturing capacity, operational readiness, compliance requirements, and supply chain risks.
- Understanding of supplier performance management, scorecards, on-time delivery (OTD), quality metrics, corrective actions, and supply continuity requirements.
- Experience applying supplier governance processes, analyzing operational data, developing dashboards, and supporting improvements to supplier management workflows.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR/EAR, DFARS, ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, and supplier compliance practices within aerospace and defense manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supplier management applications, e.g. Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
- Data analysis, database querying, and reporting tools, including SQL and advanced Excel functionality.
- Supplier qualification, Approved Supplier List (ASL), supplier performance management, and compliance tracking applications.
- Business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting applications, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field with 5–8 years of related experience
- Master’s degree in a related field with 3–6 years of related experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement
- Experience in supplier management, supplier qualification, supply chain operations, procurement, supplier quality, compliance, or supply chain analytics
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, supplier qualification, supply chain operations, procurement, and supplier performance practices
- Knowledge of Approved Supplier List governance, supplier onboarding, due diligence, qualification requirements, and supplier lifecycle management
- Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, certifications, manufacturing capacity, operational readiness, compliance requirements, and supply chain risks
- Understanding of supplier performance management, scorecards, on-time delivery, quality metrics, corrective actions, and supply continuity requirements
- Experience applying supplier governance processes, analyzing operational data, developing dashboards, and improving supplier management workflows
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR/EAR, DFARS, ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, and supplier compliance practices in aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Experience with ERP and supplier management applications such as Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms
- Experience with data analysis, database querying, reporting tools, SQL, and advanced Excel functionality
- Experience with supplier qualification, Approved Supplier List, supplier performance management, and compliance tracking applications
- Experience with business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting applications such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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