Worker Type

　　Regular

　　Job Description

　　Summary

　　The Material Program Manager (MPM) will serve as the leader for assigned program’s supply chain activities and will advise the Supply Chain Leadership as well as the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans, and status. The MPM leads front end of the business Supply Chain activities including early Supply Chain involvement and early Supplier involvement. The position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence and have an effect on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the Program and the Integrated Product Team (IPT).

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　Participate in the generation and execution of the Supply Chain Program strategy and plan for assigned development programs

　　Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, EAC (Estimate at Completion reporting), and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) commitments

　　Generate BOEs (Basis of Estimate) and perform CAM (Cost Account Manager) duties for Supply Chain labor

　　Responsible for Supply Chain risk assessment and execution of mitigation plans to ensure AV is able to meet Customer delivery requirements

　　Manage Subcontractor pricing and schedule as required to support AV proposal process and contract performance

　　Plan and manage a dynamic material and services delivery forecast

　　Ensure Supply Chain is included and consulted with for development programs, serve as liaison between development teams and Supply Chain

　　Must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management

　　Collaborate with Supply Chain functions and monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues

　　Capable of generating supplier risk and opportunity management plans

　　Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews

　　Represent Supply Chain in Integrated Program Team (IPT)

　　In charge of BOM (Bill of Materials) Management

　　Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution of material shortages

　　Provide support needed to ensure delivery of Program Supply Chain objectives

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

　　Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Organizational or Business Management, Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 12+ years of Supply Chain Program support in an engineering development or production environment or

　　Masters degree and 8 years experience.

　　Strong leader with demonstrated project management skills

　　The position requires an individual who is persistent in influencing others to execute their responsibilities on time and escalates as required to achieve schedules

　　Prior work experience with Material Forecasting

　　Negotiations experience

　　Commitment to obtain MPM or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification after experience in the role

　　Excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment

　　A self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management, Supplier management

　　Excellent time management skills and the ability to assign the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that they will be required to perform

　　Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

　　Experience with Oracle or similar ERP or MRP system software

　　Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Work, PowerPoint

　　Demonstrates strong analytical skills

　　Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

　　Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

　　Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

　　Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

　　Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

　　Physical Demands:

　　Ability to work in an office 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.

　　O ccasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally

　　The salary range for this role is:

　　$121,000 - $206,000

　　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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their 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.

　　AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

　　ITAR

　　ABOUT US

　　At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.

　　Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.