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The Material Program Manager will be an integral member of the AV manufacturing team and will collaborate to identify and onboard necessary material sources that achieve desired performance goals on pricing, contract terms, on time delivery and other necessary agreements. This position will be responsible for understanding and collaborating to obtain and maintain program inventory, production floor execution, final system shipments and mitigations of associated risks.\nPosition Responsibilities\nServe 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 to avoid schedule delays..\nCoordinate with other functional groups to execute priorities, expedite and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays.\nLead creation of master parts list for ordering, tracking, and receiving purposes.\nProvide accurate and reliable data to Program Management and Production for customer deliverables and manufacturing readiness from a material availability.\nUnderstand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk.\nMonitor procurement performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues. Report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability.\nCoordinate raw material post processing schedules with outside businesses.\nAnalyze problems and resolve or reconcile discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy.\nMake/Buy program planning and lead cost estimating\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and alternative materials evaluation.\nSupport implementation and improvement of supply chain systems, planning tools, and reporting processes.\nDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures for material planning activities.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.\n2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or Sourcing management, with a focus on materials or commodities.\nDemonstrated expertise with a modern ERP system, similar to SAP, Oracle or similar experience in manufacturing environments.\nDemonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office tools.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in cross functional environment.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently.\nStrong interpersonal skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to work under limited supervision.\nAble to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nExpertise with Aegis FactoryLogix MES usage and operation.\nExperience working with Unanet, Flowtrac, Arena, Microsoft 365, and Impromptu reporting.\nKnowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR))\nProven Experience with import and export laws (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)\nAbility to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift, bend, etc. (Frequent)\nRequired to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)\nAbility to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc. (Frequent)\nAble to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)\nHand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer (Frequent)\nMay require travel to sites/program and special functions (up to 10%).\nEnvironmental Conditions Critical to Performance\nWork is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.\nMay have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.\nThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, and flexible work hours may be accommodated.\nClearance Level\nNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:\n$51,500 - $87,500AeroVironment 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.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis 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.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe 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.\nFounded 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.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\nWe 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. 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