Senior Manager, Materials Management

Roboticsconnected; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 128,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Sr. Manager Material Management to oversee Receiving, Shipping and Material Control for the VideoRay Segment. Responsibilities include scheduling, production planning and inventory control to ensure accurate records and on-time shipments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, with knowledge of DoT/ITAR regulations, ERP systems and FAA/DoT audits. Competitive benefits and a strong team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of related experience in stockroom/inventory/shipping or equivalent.
• Proficient with office software and computerized inventory control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of DoT and international shipping regulations.
• Familiarity with commercial electronics shipping practices.
• Experience with PO and inventory data in an MRP system.
• Experience supporting FAA/DoT audits.
• Experience using UPS/DHL/FedEx shipping systems.
• Experience with ABC analysis, cycle counting and remote warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling: create and maintain the overall schedule of products and orders.
• Production Planning: generate manufacturing orders to support the Master Schedule.
• Inventory Control: issue, stock and track parts; perform cycle counts and audits.
• MRP forecasting and KPI development/management.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipping compliance

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication

Attention to detail

FAA/DoT audits experience

UPS/DHL/FedEx shipping systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, accounting or equivalent

Tools

ERP databases (Oracle)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

This Sr. Manager Material Management position is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the Receiving, Shipping and Material Control functions for all the facilities under the VideoRay Segment. This position performs the administrative and physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, tracking, distributing and order fulfillment of materials, supplies and equipment. Will be maintaining records and generating reports for accounting, property and other functional areas.The primary responsibility is to control and track materials from receipt through storage to issue and shipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling– would create and maintain the overall schedule of products and orders to be produced and shipped, including target ship dates in support of customer requirements and the financial objectives of the business unit.
• Production Planning– create and maintain the manufacturing orders necessary to produce the components, subassemblies and final assemblies in support of the Master Schedule.
• Inventory Control – execute on pulling the parts for the manufacturing orders in support of the master schedule. Receive, stock and issue parts in an orderly manner to ensure the accuracy of the company’s largest asset. Follow standard cycle count procedures in accordance with best industry practices and audit compliance.
• MRP forecasting
• KPI development and management

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of10years of related functional experience (i.e.- previous stockroom/inventory/shipping) or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency using office software and computerized inventory control system
• Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) and attention to detail
• Demonstrates good understanding of DoT and international shipping and regulations
• Demonstrates familiarity with commercial electronics shipping practices and handling methods
• Experience with purchase order and inventory control data in a computerized MRP system
• Experience supporting FAA and DoT audits as well as administrative support experience
• Experience utilizing UPS, DHL or FedEx online shipping system
• Experience with all facets of inventory management; ABC analysis, cycle counting, remote warehouse locations
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required in order to drive company vehicles

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong Computer skills- proficiency with ERP databases (Oracle) and Microsoft suites
• Demonstrates ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-drive environment, where small R&D teams share a broad variety of duties
• Prior Hazmat shipping experience (lithium-ion or equivalent) is desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe material handling practices and the safe handling of electro-static sensitive components (ESD) is desired
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
• Demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Works well with others to accomplish tasks in support of the project plans
• Demonstrates competency in successfully tracking down and resolving discrepancies

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office, warehouse and assembly 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)
• May operate dolly and/or pallet jack in loading and unloading supplies and equipment (Occasional)
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and objects of varying sizes and ships for shipment to & to set up in various training sites/customers (Occasional)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Have or the ability to have a DoD Security Clearance
• May be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is: $128,000 - $195,250

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and 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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