Directed Energy Materials Planning Associate Analyst

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment has an immediate opening for a Materials Planning Associate Analyst supporting its Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The analyst supports program inventory, material planning, production-floor execution, and mitigation of related risks. The position works with manufacturing, engineering, technicians, procurement, and other functional teams to coordinate materials and production activities, maintain accurate schedules and records, and support part availability.

This is a full-time position. Work is typically Monday through Friday, with flexible work hours potentially accommodated. The role is based in an office and manufacturing environment and may involve travel to sites, programs, or special functions (approximately 10%).

Requirements

• Associate degree or project certification, with 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, engineering, project management, or business administration functional areas.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to work on government programs.
• Demonstrated experience with a modern ERP system, such as SAP or Oracle, or similar experience in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 10 pounds, and bend.
• Hand and wrist dexterity to use a computer.
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment and in a team environment.
• May require travel to sites, programs, and special functions (10%); may involve some exposure to the outside environment while traveling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Fusion or a Manufacturing Engineering System (MES).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 programs and tools.
• Experience with import and export laws, including ITAR and EAR.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program production schedules in collaboration with program master schedules.
• Create work orders for materials to be kitted and provided to the manufacturing team.
• Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risks.
• Work with functional support groups to align procedures across departments and databases.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineers, technicians, and procurement to understand and influence production build routing.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and address program and functional issues.
• Monitor and analyze work-in-process builds.
• Update the status of materials and work orders using available systems.
• Identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability and develop solutions.
• Analyze problems and resolve or reconcile discrepancies in parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
• Coordinate with other 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree