Supplier Operations Analyst Aerospace

Job Title: Supplier Operations Analyst Aerospace

Greenboro, NC

Long Term

Job Summary

The Supplier Operations Analyst supports key procurement and supplier coordination functions within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role focuses on managing tasks related to Purchase Requisitions (PR), Requests for Conformity (RFC), Stop Work coordination, Quality Notifications (QN), Source Control Drawings, and Master Data Management. The analyst will work cross-functionally with Buyers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Engineering teams to ensure supply continuity, data integrity, and process alignment for aircraft programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review "With MRP" queue and generate Purchase Requisitions based on material planning signals.
• Evaluate Engineering Priority Reports and verify RFC quantity needs against Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Coordinate with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers to confirm RFC-related procurement coverage.
• Track and manage Stop Work orders in alignment with Change Control Board (CCB) decisions and engineering change requests.
• Audit supplier execution of stop/resume work instructions to ensure compliance with issued directives.
• Process and resolve Quality Notifications by coordinating required actions with internal stakeholders.
• Prioritize QNs based on shortage impact and aging status; execute return, scrap, or production order as appropriate.
• Identify and follow up on source-controlled parts requiring proprietary supplier drawings.
• Review, update, and maintain material master data to support purchasing, sourcing, and PO generation activities.
• Develop checklists for critical master data fields and drive recurring audits to maintain data accuracy.
• Maintain and action multiple operational work queues to ensure timely resolution of procurement and supplier issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain operations, or manufacturing support (preferably aerospace).
• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, material planning (MRP), and purchasing transactions.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with quality, engineering, and supplier teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data tracking/reporting tools.

Preferred Skills

• Aerospace or defense industry experience, particularly with production support.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Change Control Board (CCB), and Requests for Conformity (RFC).
• Experience working with Quality Notifications (QN) and disposition processes.
• Knowledge of AS9100, conformity documentation, and source-controlled drawings.
• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple queues and prioritize based on operational urgency and risk