Directed Energy Materials Planning Analyst

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment (AV) is hiring a Materials Planning Analyst to support its Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to create and maintain production schedules aligned with customer pricing, contract terms, and agreements. It supports program inventory management, production-floor execution, final system shipments, and mitigation of associated risks.

The analyst coordinates scheduling and prioritization for hardware procurement and build activity with engineering, program, quality, finance, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams. The role tracks material lead times, inventory, procurement performance, and work in process; updates material status in automated systems; and identifies and resolves issues or discrepancies that could affect availability, inventory accuracy, or production schedules. It also coordinates raw-material post-processing with outside businesses and works with manufacturing engineers on production routing.

This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with flexible work hours potentially available. Some travel may be required, approximately 10%. The position involves work in office and manufacturing environments and may include some exposure to the outside environment during travel. The listed salary range is $64,500–$109,500.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of business and/or programs experience.
• At least 4 years of combined work experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management; graduate-school experience may count.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to the supported government program.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations, including FAR and 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 work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Proven experience with import and export laws, including ITAR and EAR.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 10 lbs., and bend; hand and wrist dexterity to use a computer.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and in a team environment.
• May require travel to sites, programs, and special functions, approximately 10%.

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 prioritizing and scheduling hardware procurement and build activity with engineering leads, program leads, quality personnel, finance, manufacturing facilities, and other engineering and supply-chain groups.
• Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk.
• Work with functional support organizations to align procedures across organizations and databases.
• Collaborate 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 the status of parts and materials using automated systems.
• Identify and report problems and recommend actions to ensure part availability.
• Coordinate raw-material post-processing schedules with outside businesses.
• Analyze problems and resolve or reconcile parts and materials discrepancies to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
• Coordinate with functional groups to execute priorities, expedite work, and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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