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.