Job Summary:
The Data Analyst – Supply Chain supports Safran's aftermarket growth by driving the transformation of supply chain processes, standards, and data governance across Safran Electronics & Defense. This role ensures the integrity, quality, and performance of supply chain data, strengthens data-driven operations, and contributes to enterprise-wide governance that enables reliable, interoperable information across systems. The position directly supports process excellence across a complex network of product families and sites throughout the Americas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Data Governance & Process Excellence
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve data governance for supply chain business processes.
• Serve as the process owner and key reference for all governance-related decisions within the supply chain domain.
• Define key process data, related quality metrics, compliance requirements, and performance expectations.
• Organize and maintain mapping of data assets; ensure consistent, accurate, and high-quality information across systems and entities.
• Manage the consistency of multi-company data repositories and resolve discrepancies to align with group strategy.
• Support the design of governance frameworks that ensure interoperability of quality data across all enterprise processes.
• Ensure proper application of governance rules and oversee continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Data Leadership
• Build and lead a data organization dedicated to supply chain functions.
• Monitor and assess data assets using defined criteria; track excellence indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide problem-solving expertise and methodological support on local and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure ERP data integrity, completeness, and availability for transformation, convergence, and migration projects.
• Participate in or lead Business Process Steering Committees to drive progress plans and resolve major interface issues.
Transformation & Change Management
• Lead change initiatives, promote adoption of new standards, and align cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Facilitate onboarding and upskilling of the SED data community, cultivating best practices and sharing standards.
• Manage progress or convergence plans in collaboration with business partners.
• Contribute to the development of project roadmaps and actively support their execution.

Transformation & Change Management
• Lead change initiatives, promote adoption of new standards, and align cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Facilitate onboarding and upskilling of the SED data community, cultivating best practices and sharing standards.
• Manage progress or convergence plans in collaboration with business partners.
• Contribute to the development of project roadmaps and actively support their execution.

Required Competencies:

Experience & Technical Skills
• 5–10 years of supply chain experience with a strong data and analytics background.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and their impact within ERP environments.
• Hands-on experience in data management, preferably in a transforming or scaling organization.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and other analytical tools.
• Knowledge of commodity groups, material classifications, and SAP Material Master Data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-orientation.
• Cross-functional leadership and project management experience.

Professional Skills
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to quickly set and achieve ambitious goals.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• APICS or NAPM certification preferred.
• Proven track record in sustaining supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and SAP.

Behavioral & Leadership Attributes
• High integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Well-organized, resourceful, and efficient.
• Strong interpersonal skills; treats all colleagues with respect and decency.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and drive a positive culture.

ITAR Requirements:
This role requires access to ITAR-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. Persons: U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), Political Asylees, or Refugees.