Sr. Group Supply Chain Analyst at Crane Company in Burbank, CA

About Crane in Burbank, CA:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

About Crane in Lynnwood, WA

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!   

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Senior Group Supply Chain Analyst leads advanced analytics and enterprise reporting to improve visibility, efficiency, and risk resilience across 9 sites and global suppliers. This role drives data standardization, cost and performance forecasting, and systems optimization to support strategic sourcing and operational decision‑making. The analyst translates complex data into executive‑level insights, enabling long‑term business performance. Ideal candidates combine strong analytical and technical expertise with systems thinking, automation capabilities, and the ability to manage complex, business‑impacting initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

• Manage monthly supply chain KPIs and performance reporting across 9 sites.

• Maintain and enhance standardized dashboards and reporting tools.

• Analyze supplier and commodity performance, including quality, on-time delivery, cost, risk, and tariff impacts.

• Maintain Supply Chain Bowler scorecards (Supplier Delivery, PPI, PPV).

Cost Analysis & Forecasting

• Compare supply chain performance trends against annual plan targets.

• Develop forward-looking cost forecasts (productivity, inflation, PPI, PPV, tariffs).

• Identify adverse performance trends and recommend corrective actions.

• Support development and tracking of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Analytics

• Serve as liaison between corporate analytics and strategic sourcing teams.

• Prepare data tools and templates to support commodity strategies.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data used for strategic planning.

Risk Management & Resilience Analytics

• Develop and maintain supply chain risk management models.

• Collaborate with external risk management providers to optimize tools.

• Translate complex risk data into meaningful recommendations.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Design, build, and deploy analytical tools, dashboards, and Power BI applications.

• Implement process and data automation to increase efficiency.

• Improve data accuracy, usability, and governance standards.

• Provide user training, gather feedback, and implement process enhancements.

New Acquisition Integration & Data Standardization

• Lead integration of supply chain analytics and reporting for newly acquired businesses.

• Assess data structures, reporting processes, and systems of acquired entities.

• Develop standardized data models, KPI frameworks, and reporting templates.

• Integrate acquisition data into enterprise databases and dashboards.

• Ensure consistent definitions, methodologies, and metrics across all sites.

• Partner with IT, Finance, and Operations to support data migration, validation, and governance.

• Establish scalable, repeatable processes for future acquisition integrations.

Executive & Leadership Reporting

• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly executive performance reports.

• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency of data used in leadership communications.

• Provide insights that support senior management decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Operations, and IT teams.

• Present analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and system integrations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or related operational analytics environment.

• Knowledge: Working knowledge and understanding of supply chain and operational performance metrics. Familiarity with standard supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Abilities: Excellent analytical abilities along with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Exhibit effective decision‑making capabilities and can manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires the ability to collect and interpret data, define problems, analyze information, and draw sound conclusions. Possess a proven track record of delivering results within dynamic, cross‑functional teams.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel along with experience using automated reporting systems. Strong experience in SQL querying, optimization, and data aggregation, along with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power Query, PivotTables, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP. Skilled in trend and variance analysis and capable of developing automation solutions using Python or other scripting languages. The role requires proficiency with data visualization platforms including Power BI, Looker, or Tableau, as well as experience working with data warehouses such as BigQuery or Redshift. A basic understanding of APIs, data ingestion processes, and data quality concepts is essential, in addition to foundational knowledge of data governance practices. Skilled in utilizing collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git, and have working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and fundamental data modeling principles. Experience with Oracle is also required.

• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics or related technical field; or equivalent experience.

• Core Competencies: Consistently approach work with a process‑improvement orientation and maintain exceptional attention to detail. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills are essential, along with the ability to independently solve problems and collaborate effectively across functional teams.

• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting:  75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer

Workspace: cubicle, desk

Top Benefits:

 As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.