Material Estimator / Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Job ID : 113210

Location : Melbourne FL

Schedule : 9 / 80

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms.We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary

The Material Estimator directly supports all EOIS proposals through the creation of material BOEs. The Material Estimator will collaborate with the Proposal Center of Excellence, as well as internal supply chain, planning and engineering functions to identify win strategies, solicit and assess inputs from the supply base, and create compliant BOEs in accordance with the Proposal Team goals and schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop moderately complex analyses of cost data to determine reasonableness and / or best value.
• Analyze Bills of Material, Send Suppliers Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Evaluate RFQ Responses, and forecast most like Material Cost.
• Evaluate the proposal RFP / Q flow downs from the Contracts department and ensure the appropriate flow-downs are Identified and passed on to Vendor.
• Interact with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement and Contracts to understand all Direct Material requirements and serve as an intermediary between the Suppliers and DRS functional areas to address supplier's questions and concerns.
• When Applicable, consolidate customer requirements to obtain leverage proposal pricing.
• Perform TCPD Sweeps with respect to Direct Material and perform impact analysis of applicable updates.
• Represent Supply Chain during customer negotiations, Fact-Find, Audits and TCPD Sweeps.
• Ensure all Forecasted costs are based on most likely cost at time of award.
• Prepare all proposal data in accordance with DRS and FAR applicable requirement.
• Ensure all applicable proposal support data is completed and filed properly.
• Complete a Basis of Estimate for all Applicable Assigned Proposals.
• Meet Proposal Due dates.
• Create Excel Pivot Table and complex Excel Formulas (Knowledge of Power Query and ProPricer a plus).
• Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy.
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9 / 80 program, competitive vacation, health / emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.