Directed Energy Materials Planning Analyst

Job overview

The Directed Energy Materials Planning Analyst role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM, with an annual salary range of $64,500–$109,500. The position supports AeroVironment’s Directed Energy Division. The analyst helps translate program needs into production schedules and coordinates procurement, inventory, and build activity across engineering, program, quality, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. This work supports production execution, final system shipments, and mitigation of schedule and material risks.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain program production schedules
• coordinate prioritization and scheduling of hardware procurement and build activity
• communicate material lead times and inventory risks
• monitor procurement metrics and work in process
• update parts and materials status in automated systems
• coordinate raw material post-processing schedules
• reconcile inventory and system discrepancies
• coordinate priorities and expedite production activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

directed energy

materials planning

analyst

albuquerque nm

aerovironment

full-time

day shift

$64,500–$109,500/year

production scheduling

inventory

supply chain

erp systems

u.s. citizenship required

some travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, flexible work schedule options, and potentially a 9/80 schedule and paid holiday shutdown depending on business unit, role, and customer contract.

Why this role

Supports the Directed Energy Division and requires U.S. citizenship for the government program; some travel may be required (10%).

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.