SUPPLY CHAIN COST ANALYST

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.