Data Analyst

About Columbia Helicopters

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters has been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure mission readiness for critical operations. Join our Columbia Family if you are passionate about aviation!

Job Summary

The Data Analyst for Supply Chain & Operations is responsible for transforming supply planning and operational data into actionable insights that drive decision-making across procurement, maintenance, and inventory management. This role focuses on building, analyzing, and optimizing data models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve demand forecasting, inventory performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain, inventory, and demand data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting operational performance and aircraft readiness.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to provide visibility into key metrics like inventory levels, demand forecasting accuracy, and supply exceptions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Maintenance teams to translate business questions into data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and enhance data quality across planning systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of critical datasets.
• Perform data modeling and forecasting analyses to support demand planning and inventory optimization.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend data-driven improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing performance metrics and measuring the impact of changes.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, or other data platforms.
• Create and maintain documentation for data sources, reporting logic, and analytical processes.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations, reports, and visualizations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, or a closely related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, or a comparable discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in data analysis tools including advanced Excel, SQL, and/or Python.
• Proven experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or supply chain data environments is advantageous.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• A foundational understanding of supply chain, inventory management, or operations analytics concepts is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present intricate data in a clear and concise manner.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Experience with data quality management, data governance, or process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma) is considered a plus.

Perks

• Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package designed to support health, financial wellness, and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, paid time off, and employee wellness resources.
• Investment in employee growth through training, development opportunities, internal mobility, and leadership support.
• A purpose-driven culture where every role contributes to the company's mission, encouraging employees to make an impact and share ideas.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment built on trust and respect, where colleagues support each other.

Additional Information

Columbia Helicopters is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities. The company adheres to equal pay transparency regulations, prohibiting discrimination based on pay discussions and ensuring lawful disclosures.