Demand Planning Analyst

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning Associate Analyst to contribute to SIOP implementation and manage demand planning across the business.

The role involves translating forecasts, reviewing trends, and coordinating with Finance and Master Scheduler to meet demand while maintaining forecast accuracy. You will maintain forecasts in Oracle and support regular SIOP meetings, ensuring alignment with product and capacity constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of demand drivers and forecasting methods.
• Experience with forecasting methodology and impact on finances and operations.

Responsibilities

• Translates monthly demand into weekly buckets to meet supply/demand patterns.
• Maintains rolling forecast (5 quarters) and aligns with capacity constraints.
• Collaborates with Master Scheduler to align weekly supply with demand.
• Analyzes customer accounts to identify trends, drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Maintains forecasting accuracy metrics and supports SIOP reviews.
• Maintains SIOP metrics/RAILs and reconciliation of forecast vs. actual demand.
• Works with BD and PLM to manage product transitions and obsolescence.
• Facilitates regular SIOP meetings and supports business plan execution.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary We are currently seeking a Demand Planning Associate Analyst to join our team. This position will assist in corporate-wide SIOP implementation and management of demand planning at AeroVironment. This position will recommend monthly forecast adjustments and assumptions to a cross-functional SIOP team to achieve consensus forecast by product line. Regularly review forecast trends and variances to minimize disruptions to operations and supply chain. Identify root causes for variances and present recommended solutions for approval. Assist in facilitating weekly/monthly/quarterly SIOP reviews with key stakeholders and decision-makers. Responsible for forecast maintenance in Oracle.

Position Responsibilities

• Translates monthly demand into weekly buckets to meet supply/demand patterns.
• Maintain and reconcile rolling 5 quarters' forecast with consideration to Operations and Supply Chain capacity constraints.
• Works with Master Scheduler to ensure weekly supply is aligned to customer demand.
• Analyzes key customer accounts across business development to highlight trends with associated drivers, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders; Work closely with Finance; Use as a basis for minimizing forecast error
• Responsible for demand planning accuracy metrics and assist in management of SIOP RAILs.
• Maintains SIOP metrics and RAILs
• Responsible for forecast maintenance/consumption in Oracle and reconciliation to actual demand.
• Works with BD and PLM to align product transitions, obsolescence, introduction, and changes to minimize financial impact to the business
• Facilitate and support regular SIOP meetings to help ensure successful implementation of SIOP practice at AV
• Recommending customer specific forecast based upon BD and Finance input to support operational execution to business plan for near term deliveries
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, with little supervision, while applying company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or similar roles
• Has an in-depth understanding of relevant demand drivers and how to apply the appropriate forecasting method to predict their impact in ongoing forecasts
• Demonstrated proficiency in demand and supply planning methodology with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Experienced in and knowledgeable of the supply chain and the impacts of forecasting on supply chain performance
• Experienced using ERP Systems
• Strong aptitude in analysis, root causes identification, and problem solving

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• APICS training is a plus
• Communication skills: Able to easily communicate plan, reports, ideas and concepts to cross- functional teams and management
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focused on teamwork, collaboration and putting the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Clearance Level: No Clearance

The salary range for this role is: $51,500 - $78,500

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• a paid holiday shutdown

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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