Directed Energy Materials Planner - Scheduling & Inventory

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work schedule options

9/80 work schedule option and paid hol

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Materials Planning Analyst to develop and maintain program production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer pricing, contracts, and agreements.

You will manage inventory, production floor execution, and final shipments while mitigating risks across the DE division. The role requires strong ERP experience, collaboration across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of business and/or programs experience
• Must be a US citizen due to the Government program we support
• Minimum of 4 years of combined work experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management
• Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR and DFAR)
• Demonstrated expertise with a modern ERP system, similar to SAP or Oracle
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in cross functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. with or without assistance
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
• Proven Experience with import and export laws (ITAR and EAR)

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program production schedules in collaboration with company master schedules
• Lead prioritization and scheduling of tasks for hardware procurement and build activity with Engineering Leads, Program Leads, Quality, Finance, and facilities
• Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk
• Align procedures for continuity across multiple organizations and databases
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to influence production routing
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and address issues
• Monitor and analyze work in process
• Update status of parts and materials using automated systems
• Identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability
• Coordinate raw material post processing schedules with outside businesses
• Analyze problems and reconcile discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory
• Coordinate with functional groups to execute priorities and avoid delays
• This is a full-time position; typical hours Mon-Fri; travel up to 10%

Skills

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Aegis FactoryLogix MES

Unanet

AIM

Arena

Microsoft 365

Impromptu reporting

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Materials Planning Analyst to develop and maintain program production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer pricing, contracts, and agreements.

You will manage inventory, production floor execution, and final shipments while mitigating risks across the DE division. The role requires strong ERP experience, collaboration across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.