Senior Supply Chain Business Analyst

Job Summary

The Sr Supply Chain Business Analyst position is essential to the success of strategic goals and milestones set forth for Supply Chain at Air Methods Corporation. This is accomplished through the use of tools such as Data Analytics, Reporting, LEAN Six Sigma principles, Kaizen events, process improvement, identification of constraints, and applying consistent metrics and methodologies to support and develop departmental and enterprise-wide maturity and practices.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Develop and maintain key metrics for all aspects of Supply Chain business procedures to set standards for Purchasing, Logistics, Component Repair and Inventory, reduce cost; to include but not limited to: productivity, staffing, logistics, total cost, inventory planning, project dashboards, project and monthly departmental reporting
• Synthesize large, complex data sets into clear, impactful metrics and reports that will help drive the business
• Create and maintain various Supply Chain department reports to include Metrics, KPIs, order management, invoice management, cost control, item receipt tracking, and others
• Work with Supply Chain Leadership in developing and employing sustainable process flows that facilitate quantifiable efficiencies and improvements
• Review forecasted aircraft maintenance costs to assure proper implementation of cost updates. Work with VP of Engineering and VP of Maintenance on cost planning and execution to fall in line with forecast
• Facilitate collection, validation and calculation of all Aircraft Sourcing Savings as related to strategic sourcing initiatives. Lead individual project reviews detailing savings opportunities while driving root cause and countermeasure for missed KPIs across the aircraft supply chain
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling > 10%

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in from four-year college or university and 7-10 related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience in production/manufacturing/supply chain management and KPI development and usage
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI, and/or other relational database management systems and structured query languages 
• Expertise in research methods and report creation, the ability to digest, analyze and communicate large and complex data sets to senior leadership

Skills  

• Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
• Strong Collaborative Nature
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Computer Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems experience required; RAMCO experience preferred
• Proficiency in SQL or other structured query languages 
• PowerBI, Tableau or similar big data analytical platforms as both creator and editor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Supply Chain-specific certifications preferred (e.g., APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP))

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)