Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Aerospace & Engineering

Aerospace, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a world-renowned aerospace and engineering organisation operating within a complex, high-precision manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible role working directly alongside senior leadership within the Sourcing & Supply Chain function, helping drive operational performance, supplier visibility and strategic decision-making across a technically complex manufacturing business.

We are looking for a highly analytical and commercially aware individual who enjoys solving operational problems, working with complex datasets and translating technical and supply chain information into clear, actionable business insight.

The successful candidate will support leadership across sourcing, supply chain and operational activities through high-quality analysis, reporting, performance insight and structured recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse complex supply chain, sourcing and operational data

Support supplier performance, delivery and operational improvement activities

Develop leadership reporting packs, dashboards and executive summaries

Translate operational discussions into clear recommendations and actions

Identify risks, bottlenecks and root causes impacting delivery, quality or cost

Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing and Quality teams

Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier governance activities

Improve reporting quality, operational visibility and business insight

Help leadership teams make faster, data-driven operational decisions

Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

We’re Particularly Interested In Candidates With Experience In:

Supply Chain Analytics

Procurement / Sourcing Operations

Manufacturing or Engineering Operations

Operational Performance Reporting

Power BI / Excel / KPI Reporting

Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or Complex Manufacturing Environments

Business Analysis within operational environments

Supplier performance or operational governance reporting

Skills & Experience

• Advanced Excel capability (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, large datasets)
• Experience creating dashboards, reporting packs and operational insight
• Power BI or similar reporting/visualisation tools
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to leadership teams
• Experience working cross-functionally with operational stakeholders
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (SAP advantageous)
• Experience within fast-paced operational or manufacturing environments

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected engineering organisation where your analysis, insight and operational thinking will directly influence business performance and strategic decision-making.

Apply now or get in touch for further information.