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Materials Management Analyst

AV · Germantown, MD · Yesterday
On-siteManagement$74k–$113k/yrFull-time

Job Description

AV has an immediate opening for a Materials Management Analyst to support our Germantown, MD location. The analyst will be an integral member of the AV manufacturing team and will collaborate to create and maintain build schedules that execute on customer pricing, contract terms, and agreements.

Position Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain program production schedules in collaboration with company master schedules
  • Serve as lead point of contact in the organization for prioritization, and scheduling of tasks associated with hardware procurement and build activity in conjunction with Engineering Leads, Program Leads, Quality personnel, Finance, internal or external manufacturing facilities as well as other elements within Engineering, and Supply Chain Management
  • Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk
  • Work alongside functional support organizations to align procedures for continuity across multiple organizations and databases
  • Team with manufacturing engineers to understand and influence production build routing
  • Monitor procurement performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues
  • Monitor and analyze work in process and accurately provide current status using automated systems
  • Identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability
  • Cook up and coordinate raw material post processing schedules with outside businesses
  • Analyze problems and resolve or reconcile discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy
  • Cook up with other functional groups to execute priorities, expedite and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays
  • Other duties as assigned

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

    • Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of business and/or programs experience
    • Minimum of 3 years of combined work experience (can include Graduate school experience) in functional areas of Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management
    • Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR))
    • Demonstrated expertise with a modern ERP system, similar to SAP or Oracle or similar experience in manufacturing environments
    • Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office tools
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in cross functional environment
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
    • Proven Experience with import and export laws (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR))

    Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

    • Expertise with Aegis FactoryLogix MES usage and operation
    • Experience working with Unanet, Flowtrac, Arena, Microsoft 365, and Impromptu reporting

    Physical Demands

    • 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 (Constant).
    • May require travel to sites/program and special functions (10%).
    • May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

    Special Requirements

    • U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
    • Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required

    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.

    About AV

    AeroVironment is an Equal Opportunity 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. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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