Directed Energy Materials Planning Analyst

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $64,500 - $109,500

About The Position

AeroVironment has an opening for a Materials Planning Analyst supporting its Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The analyst is an integral member of the division and collaborates to create and maintain build schedules that execute on customer pricing, contract terms, and agreements. The role supports program inventory, production floor execution, final system shipments, and mitigation of associated risks.

The position works with engineering, program, quality, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain personnel to prioritize and schedule hardware procurement and build activity. It monitors materials, inventory, procurement performance, and work in process; coordinates schedules with outside businesses; and helps maintain part availability, inventory accuracy, and production continuity.

This is a full-time position with typical hours Monday through Friday. Flexible work hours may be accommodated. Some travel may be required, estimated at 10%. The salary range is $64,500–$109,500. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance, although the posting lists the clearance level as “No Clearance.” The role also requires access to export-controlled information, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of business and/or program experience.
• At least 4 years of combined work experience, which may include graduate school experience, in supply chain, engineering, or project management.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
• Demonstrated expertise with a modern ERP system such as SAP or Oracle, or similar experience in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Experience with import and export laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise using and operating Aegis FactoryLogix MES.
• Experience working with Unanet, AIM, Arena, Microsoft 365, and Impromptu reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program production schedules in collaboration with company master schedules.
• Serve as the organization’s lead point of contact for prioritization and scheduling of tasks related to hardware procurement and build activity, coordinating with engineering leads, program leads, quality personnel, finance, manufacturing facilities, engineering, and supply chain management.
• Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk.
• Work with functional support organizations to align procedures and ensure continuity across organizations and databases.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to understand and influence production build routing.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues.
• Monitor and analyze work in process.
• Update part and material status using automated systems, and identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability.
• Coordinate raw material post-processing schedules with outside businesses.
• Analyze problems and resolve or reconcile discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
• Coordinate with functional groups to execute priorities, expedite and complete production activities, and avoid schedule delays.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Depending on business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level