SUPPLY CHAIN COST ANALYST (GB)

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

Basic Job Purpose:

The Supply Chain Cost Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the Estimating department by owning quote-time validation of material and outside processing costs, ensuring pricing used in estimates is accurate, traceable, risk-rated, and properly documented. This role works closely with Estimators to improve cost accuracy, reduce estimating cycle time and strengthen audit defensibility. 
 

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Quote-Time Supply Chain Validation
  • Solicit vendor quotes for raw materials and outside processes (e.g. machining, heat treat, coating, NDT)
  • Build and maintain a centralized vendor quote library (with quote numbers, dates, lead times, quantity breaks, terms)
  • Work with Estimators on cost inputs and clarify supplier assumptions
• Cost Normalization and Analysis
  • Normalize raw vendor pricing into unit costs usable in estimates
  • Adjust for real operational considerations such as MOQ effects, freight and packaging
  • Assign confidence levels to cost inputs (Firm, Budgetary, Historical)
  • Identify cost risk areas - e.g. volatile commodities, single source suppliers, long lead times
• Documentation & Traceability
  • Attach and maintain audit-ready documentation when necessary for cost input linked to estimates
  • Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development with clear sourcing rationale
  • Provide documentation for internal and external audits (including DCAA/TINA as applicable)
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Provide standardized outputs to Estimators with assumptions, confidence levels and documentation references
  • Partner with Purchasing for current supplier context without owning a PO issuance
• Continuous Improvement
  • Compare quoted vs actual purchase prices post-award and feed insights back into estimating standards
  • Identify trends in material and outside process pricing and escalate as appropriate. 

 Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field OR equivalent work experience
• 1-5 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, estimating support, cost analysis or related role(s)
• Strong excel skills; comfort with ERP systems (e.g. Syteline) and quoting tools
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in manufacturing (job shop or complex machined parts environment)
• Familiarity with metals, special processes and quoting machanics
• Exposure to audit support and cost justification documentation processe