Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Manager of Inventory Control will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory control operations. The primary focus will be ensuring accurate inventory counts, implementing efficient inventory management processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the inventory control team, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.

• Develop and implement effective inventory control strategies and procedures to maintain accurate inventory records and minimize discrepancies.

• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, planning, finance, and logistics teams to establish optimal inventory levels based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory turns.

• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and dispositions, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established policies.

• Conduct regular physical inventory audits to validate system accuracy and promptly address any discrepancies.

• Identify areas for process improvement in inventory management and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Generate insightful reports and analysis based on inventory data, providing recommendations to management for inventory optimization and cost reduction.

• Stay current with industry best practices and trends in inventory control and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to address inventory-related issues and ensure seamless operations.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 8-12 years direct experience in field of expertise; including 5 years of experience in inventory control or supply chain management, with a demonstrated progression of responsibilities

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant people management experience​

• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices.

• Proficiency in using Oracle ERP systems or similar inventory management software.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing teams.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Supply Chain training and/or certification is desirable

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to drive results and meet tight deadlines.

• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to stay updated with industry advancements.

• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances

• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees

• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision

• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

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)

• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or Forklift/Reach Truck in loading and unloading supplies and equipment (Occasional)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

The salary range for this role is:

$97,680 - $138,600

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:

T his 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.

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.

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