Directed Energy Materials Planning Associate Analyst
About The Position
AeroVironment has an opening for a Materials Planning Associate Analyst supporting its Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role supports program inventory, material planning, production floor execution, and mitigation of related risks. The analyst coordinates with program and functional teams to maintain schedules and material availability, address discrepancies, and help keep production activities on schedule. The position is full-time. Work is typically Monday through Friday, with flexible work hours potentially accommodated. The role involves working in both office and manufacturing environments and may require travel to sites, programs, or special functions (approximately 10%).
Requirements
- Associate degree or project certification and 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, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds.
- Hand and wrist dexterity to use a computer.
- Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and in a team environment.
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.
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites, programs, or special functions (approximately 10%); travel may involve some exposure to the outside 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.
- Collaborate with functional support groups to align procedures across departments and databases.
- Work with manufacturing, engineering, 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 material and work-order status in available systems; identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability and solutions.
- Analyze and resolve or reconcile parts and materials discrepancies 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
