Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Program Management, the Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for managing inventory levels to ensure resources are consistent with production requirements.  You will be responsible for creating and maintaining inventory schedules, locating, and assessing potential suppliers for materials components, and services, and managing the Work Order process for production.  This role solicits and evaluates supplier quotes, coordinates and expedites Purchase Orders, maintains relationships with suppliers and ensures material is received on schedule to support AV’s Production schedule.

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluate inventory of materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production.
• Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders.
• Create Work Orders to ensure the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Work with Supplier Quality and Material Program Management to administer supplier audits, and capacity and capability reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; or 5 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing 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)

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.

The salary range for this role is:

$23 - $32

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.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.