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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.

Clearance Level

TS/SCI

The salary range for this role is:

$111,500 - $158,025

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.