Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
AV has an immediate opening for a Materials Planning Associate Analyst to support our Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, NM location. The analyst will be responsible for understanding and collaborating to maintain program inventory, material planning, production floor execution, and mitigations of associated risks.
Position Responsibilities
Maintain program production schedules in collaboration with program master schedules
Create work orders for material to be kitted and provided to manufacturing team
Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk
Work alongside functional support groups to align procedures for continuity across multiple departments and databases
Team with manufacturing, engineers, technicians and procurement team to understand and influence production build routing
Monitor procurement performance metrics and act to address program and functional issues
Monitor and analyze work in process builds
Update status of materials and work orders using available systems. Identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability and any solutions
Analyze problems and resolve or reconcile discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy
Coordinate with other functional groups to execute priorities, expedite and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Associates degree or project certification with 1 - 2 years of experience in functional areas of Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration.
Must be a US Citizen due to working on Government programs
Demonstrated experience with a modern ERP system, similar to SAP or Oracle or similar experience in manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Experience with Oracle Fusion or any type of Manufacturing Engineering System (MES).
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
Experience with Microsoft 365 programs/tools
Experience with import and export laws (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in cross functional environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc.
Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a team environment
May require travel to sites/program and special functions (10%)
May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, and flexible work hours may be accommodated.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
The salary range for this role is:
$51,500 - $87,500
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…