Manager, Materials Management

AeroVironment Inc

Pottstown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,500–$151,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audiovisual, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Electronics, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Import/Export, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Control System, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Keyboards, Lithium Battery, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Materials Tracking, Microsoft Product Family, Oracle ERP, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Pallet Jack, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Shipments, Production Planning, Project Planning, Purchase Orders, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Schedule Development, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Time Management, United States Citizen, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Vehicle Driving, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pottstown, PA
POSTED
25 days ago

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

This Material Management Manager 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 of 8 years 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:

$106,500 - $151,200

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.

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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About the Company

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AeroVironment Inc

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.

We offer our employees full medical, dental, vision benefits all beginning day 1 of employment.   For more details visit: www.myavbenefits.com
Paid time off:  2 weeks vacation, plus paid company holiday shut down Dec. 25 - Jan 1.
9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
A fun and collaborative work environment encouraging personal growth and creative innovation; AV is a tech start-up with stability.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, 401K
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.avinc.com