Senior Production Data Analyst

Job ID: 116007

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. -

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies Location: Germantown, MD Schedule: 9/80 Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Senior Production Data Analyst to join its rapidly growing manufacturing team in Germantown, MD.

The Senior Production Data Analyst supports manufacturing operations by collecting, analyzing, and reporting production data to improve efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and overall operational effectiveness. This role partners with production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to identify trends, develop actionable insights, and support continuous-improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex business and systems analysis on the overall product delivery and transportation process
• Leads the transportation activity of the integrated supply chain
• Identify and process changes which facilitate freight savings, instill material efficiencies, improve on-delivery performance and/or enhance the overall customer service experience for our internal and external customers
• Manage activities such as: invoicing, e-bills, duty allocation and validation, resolves customs issues
• Manage UPS program, origin billing with vendors, consolidation program, and manage global freight quotes for RFPs for freight contracts
• Monitor supply chain activities and use independent judgment to proactively analyze needs, cost and impact of solutions and offer advice to maximize transportation efficiency at minimum expense
• Communicate and counsel internal and external customers, as required, relative to general transport policy
• Oversee and facilitate daily freight movement and manage day-to-day traffic issues
• Provide trouble-shooting and problem resolution as requested
• Supervise the assembly support documentation, file freight claims with service providers and reporting tools to track resolution and recovery
• Review and approve freight bills based on negotiated contracts, ensuring accurate and correct payments
• Analyze and recommend transportation service providers based on review of trade lanes
• Maintain, make recommendations, and implement changes to the company tariff rules and enter changes in ERP system
• Proactively monitor and manage key performance indicators and execute root cause analysis
• Provide all support function activity, including accuracy and timeliness of data processing, reporting, analysis, and all other inquiries
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department
• Initiate and establish LTL carrier agreements
• Compile and analyze volumetric data, identify patterns, forecast changes
• Identify methods to automate freight payment
• Team with buyers and suppliers to develop activities that support changing market demands
• Participate in Six Sigma activities as Subject Matter Expert
• Initiate ''what-if'' analyses and modeling projects to determine opportunities for savings and increase in customer service and on-time delivery performance
• Participate in cross-functional teams to promote organized teamwork and inter-departmental cooperation

Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree (preferably in logistics/supply chain); any related professional certification, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in logistics, transportation, finance or supply chain disciplines
• Solid understanding of business contracts, National Motor Freight Classification/Fast Class Programs, United States and Canadian rate bureau concepts and formats
• Excellent understand of LTL trucking data and business trends, including FedEx, DHL and UPS zone based knowledge
• International Freight experience as well as customs and documentation procedures
• Technical skills requiring industry wide, multi-modal transportation knowledge
• Experience with Oracle or other major ERP
• Requires proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Map Point, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and other electronic communication programs, including use of or conversion between various file formats
• Possess good time management skills and the ability to multi-task and support multiple initiatives at once with a high amount of productivity and efficiency
• Ability to execute assigned tasks with limited instruction, and provide task status and ask for help when needed
• Ability to identify various project reporting requirements, extract data from all needed sources and compile and format into actionable data presentations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Aptitude to gain further competency in Statistical and/or Transportation Analysis tools (Minitab)

U.S. Person is required to be eligible for this position.

The salary range for this position is $83,552.00/year-$108,618.00/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.