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Supply Chain Operations Analyst – ERP/MRP Operations
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
4 weeks ago
82,963 – 141,036
- Deltek
- Costpoint
- ERP
- Lean
- Lean Manufacturing
- Power BI
- Lean Six Sigma
- Black Belt
- Microsoft Power BI
- Pension
4 weeks ago
Job Description
The Supply Chain Operations Analyst plays a critical role in executing the company’s transition from legacy supply chain and manufacturing planning processes to a fully integrated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) environment within Deltek Costpoint. Supporting the Strategic Operations Manager, this position converts strategic roadmaps into tactical execution across the value stream.This role combines ERP functional expertise, data-driven decision making, and LEAN process optimization to standardize and stabilize MRP workflows across key programs. The analyst ensures data readiness, validates system outputs, develops standard work, and delivers training that enables planners, schedulers, and production teams to operate effectively in the enhanced ERP environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination & Execution
- Execute assigned transition tasks within the MRP migration roadmap, ensuring smooth movement of identified programs from Compute Material Requirements (CMR) to Costpoint MRP.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with the Program Management Office, Supply Chain, Operations Support teams to meet cut-over timelines without disrupting production.
- Document project risks, mitigation actions, and system readiness assessments for review by the Strategic Operations Manager.
- Support development of sustainment plans which maintain long-term stability in MRP performance.
- Track milestones, report status, and escalate issues affecting schedule, data integrity, or operational readiness.
- ERP Technical Implementation & Oversight
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Deltek Costpoint MRP, ensuring the system is configured to optimize material flow and resource forecasting.
- Facilitate system readiness reviews to ensure "MRP-ready" data integrity prior to job release.
- Develop standardized work instructions and training materials that support consistent execution by planners and schedulers.
- Conduct parallel testing between legacy and MRP outputs to validate accuracy.
- Act as the primary point of contact for end-user troubleshooting during the transition phase.
- LEAN Manufacturing & Process Improvement
- Apply LEAN techniques to streamline planning workflows, eliminate waste, and optimize material and information flow.
- Utilize Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process mapping to identify bottlenecks in the current "as-is" state and design the future "to-be" state.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the ERP utilization roadmap results in actual lead-time reductions and increased throughput.
- Coordinate closely with Production Ops and support staff to align continuous improvement initiatives.
- BI, Analytics & Performance Monitoring
- Develop critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the ERP system and stability of critical support processes.
- Assist in the development of automated dashboards in PowerBI or similar BI platforms to provide real-time visibility into production health for the operations management team.
- Translate complex ERP data into actionable insights to improve resource forecasting and procurement accuracy.
Required Skills and Education
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a relevant field:
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Business Administration or similiar
- ERP Expertise: Experience implementing, supporting, or operating MRP modules within a large-scale ERP system; Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred.
- LEAN Knowledge: Functional understanding of LEAN concepts including process mapping and value stream analysis.
- Data Analytics: Analytical skill set with familiarity using BI tools such as PowerBI to visualize and interpret operational data.
- Project Execution: Demonstrated ability to support organizational change initiatives, system transitions, or cross-functional process improvements.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to end-users and provide clear status updates to management.
- Collaboration: Experience working within cross-functional operational environments.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience in high-mix production environments supporting stringent government contract requirements.
- LEAN Six Sigma Yellow/Green/Black Belt certification or training.
- Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint ERP.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerBI as well as other dashboard and/or workflow tools.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Intelligence & Security
- Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics
- Salary Min Point: 82963
- Salary Max Point: 141036
- Referral Bonus: 500
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage:<10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Supply Chain Operations Analyst – ERP/MRP Operations · BAE Systems