Manager, Materials Management

AeroVironment•Pottstown, PA

1d•$106,500 - $151,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This Material Management Manager position is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the Receiving, Shipping and Material Control functions for all the facilities under the VideoRay Segment. This position performs the administrative and physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, tracking, distributing and order fulfillment of materials, supplies and equipment. Will be maintaining records and generating reports for accounting, property and other functional areas. The primary responsibility is to control and track materials from receipt through storage to issue and shipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, accounting or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years of related functional experience (i.e.- previous stockroom/inventory/shipping) or equivalent combination of experience and education
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency using office software and computerized inventory control system
Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) and attention to detail
Demonstrates good understanding of DoT and international shipping and regulations
Demonstrates familiarity with commercial electronics shipping practices and handling methods
Experience with purchase order and inventory control data in a computerized MRP system
Experience supporting FAA and DoT audits as well as administrative support experience
Experience utilizing UPS, DHL or FedEx online shipping system
Experience with all facets of inventory management; ABC analysis, cycle counting, remote warehouse locations
A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required in order to drive company vehicles
U.S. Citizen
Have or the ability to have a DoD Security Clearance
Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Strong Computer skills- proficiency with ERP databases (Oracle) and Microsoft suites
Demonstrates ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-drive environment, where small R&D teams share a broad variety of duties
Prior Hazmat shipping experience (lithium-ion or equivalent) is desired
Demonstrated knowledge of safe material handling practices and the safe handling of electro-static sensitive components (ESD) is desired
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
Demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
Works well with others to accomplish tasks in support of the project plans
Demonstrates competency in successfully tracking down and resolving discrepancies

Responsibilities

Master Scheduling– would create and maintain the overall schedule of products and orders to be produced and shipped, including target ship dates in support of customer requirements and the financial objectives of the business unit.
Production Planning– create and maintain the manufacturing orders necessary to produce the components, subassemblies and final assemblies in support of the Master Schedule.
Inventory Control – execute on pulling the parts for the manufacturing orders in support of the master schedule. Receive, stock and issue parts in an orderly manner to ensure the accuracy of the company’s largest asset. Follow standard cycle count procedures in accordance with best industry practices and audit compliance.
MRP forecasting KPI development and management