AEC Business Analyst – Rochester, NH

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This role is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Successful applicants will have the ability to work reliably in a remote setting prior to our selection of a physical working environment, but should be prepared to report in office full time once site selection has occurred.

Job Purpose

The Supply chain business analyst is responsible for supporting all AEC supply chain business analytics, process optimization, systems, and standard work. The support will include supplier analysis, supply chain metrics, optimizing supply chain processes, overall customer/supplier satisfaction, and contribute to successful project execution while meeting individual/ organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Collect data on supply chain operations.
• Analyze data to identify areas of supply chain operations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and execute projects to enhance supply chain operations.
• Assess supplier performance, and make recommendations for process improvement
• Enable and enforce overall supply chain compliance
• Measure supply chain performance and report to management.
• Work with the procurement, logistics, planning, and IT departments to enhance service delivery.
• Support the strategic sourcing team with project creation, and tool sets to identify risk in the supply base such as: on-time delivery, quality, cost, capacity, and cash conversion.
• Support all SIOP activities and assess risk to changes to our production schedules.

• Address Complex Challenges: Utilize extensive experience to solve intricate problems, successfully negotiating the best prices and terms in critical situations
• Develop, manage, and implement performance measures and audit processes for new and current suppliers.
• Communicate Effectively Across Levels: Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure timely and effective interaction with AEC and supplier personnel at all levels.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing supply chain efficiencies across operations.
• Bridge R+T with the PDC for supply chain activities to ensure smooth transitions between the two. (MRL/TRL)
• Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory responsibility: No

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Educational Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Arts; MBA is preferred.
• 5 years of increasing responsibility in purchasing, supply chain, and/or supply chain business analytics .
• International experience supplying manufacturing facilities and/or managing suppliers based in Americas, and Europe is preferred.
• Proven ability to drive change and create rapid, measurable improvements in critical measures of Supply Chain Management performance.
• Knowledge of SAP would be a significant competitive advantage to drive process and efficiencies within the procurement processes.
• The position requires excellent attention to detail, in-depth understanding of the delivery process and exceptional analytics skills
• Very good verbal and written communications skills with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Strong track record of continuously driving operational improvements to support the business strategy.
• Able to manage procurement activities in a centralized environment with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Must adapt well in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated track record in developing and executing sophisticated sets of tools to enhance business operations.
• Capable of acting with urgency and purpose while maintaining a strong focus on long-term strategic goals.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Proficient in developing and executing risk and opportunity plans to achieve program objectives effectively.
• Collaborative Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• ERP System Expertise: Extensive transactional experience with SAP ERP Production System, leveraging its capabilities to optimize purchasing processes.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities to convey complex information effectively.
• Knowledge of Acquisition Regulations: Solid understanding of U.S. government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, etc.), ensuring compliance in all purchasing activities.

Working Conditions

Office environment, duties performed indoors, moderate to quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions levels. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations require. Some may be able to do part of their work remotely. Travel may be required

Physical requirements

Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.

Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc…

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