Data Analyst in Aurora, Oregon at Columbia Helicopters, Inc.

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 you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Analyze supply chain, inventory, and demand data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact operational performance and aircraft readiness
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to provide visibility into key metrics such as inventory levels, demand forecasting accuracy, and supply exceptions
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Maintenance teams to translate business questions into data-driven insights and recommendations
• Monitor and improve 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 inefficiencies in current processes 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

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• 2–4 years of experience in Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced), SQL, and/or Python
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Familiarity with ERP systems or supply chain data environments preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Understanding of supply chain, inventory management, or operations analytics concepts preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Experience with data quality management, data governance, or process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma) is a plus

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:

At Columbia, we believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, and valued. We’re more than a workplace, we’re a team built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work.

Competitive Pay & Strong Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work–life balance. Depending on your role, this may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, paid time off, and employee wellness resources.

Growth & Career Development

We invest in our people. From training and development opportunities to internal mobility and leadership support, Columbia encourages continuous learning and long-term career growth.

Purpose-Driven Culture

Your work matters here. Every role contributes to our broader mission, and we believe in empowering employees to make an impact, share ideas, and help shape the future of the company.

A Team That Has Your Back

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people are respected, encouraged, and supported. You’ll work alongside talented teammates who care about doing great work, and doing it together.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)