Directed Energy Materials Planning Analyst
About The Position
AeroVironment (AV) is hiring a Materials Planning Analyst to support 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 meet customer pricing, contract terms, and agreements. The role supports program inventory, production-floor execution, final system shipments, and mitigation of related risks. The analyst coordinates production schedules and prioritization of procurement and build tasks with engineering and program leads, quality, finance, manufacturing facilities, and supply chain teams. The role monitors material lead times, inventory, procurement performance, and work in process; updates part and material status in automated systems; identifies availability issues and recommends solutions; and coordinates post-processing with outside businesses. The analyst also works with functional teams to maintain consistent procedures, improve production routing, resolve inventory discrepancies, and expedite activities to prevent schedule delays. This is a full-time role, typically Monday through Friday, with flexible work hours potentially available. Some travel may be required, estimated at 10%. The work takes place in office and manufacturing environments, with possible exposure to the outdoors while traveling.
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 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.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
- Proven experience with import and export laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
- Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 10 pounds, and bend.
- Hand and wrist dexterity to use a computer.
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 lead organizational point of contact for prioritizing and scheduling hardware procurement and build tasks with engineering leads, program leads, quality, finance, manufacturing facilities, and other engineering and supply chain groups.
- Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risks.
- Work with functional support organizations to align procedures for 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 in automated systems, and identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability.
- Coordinate raw material post-processing schedules with outside businesses.
- Analyze 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
