Material Planning Manager
Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.
Job Overview
The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This role oversees demand planning alignment, material availability, and inventory optimization while driving continuous improvement across planning processes and systems. The Material Planning Manager partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to balance cost, service, and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Develop and execute material plans to support production schedules, customer demand, and business objectives.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support manufacturing and program requirements.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance service levels, cash flow, and storage constraints.
- Establish and maintain safety stock policies and planning parameters.
- Translate production schedules and forecasts into accurate material requirements using MRP/ERP systems.
- Identify and mitigate material constraints, shortages, and risks to production continuity.
- Partner with Procurement and Material Program Managers to manage lead times, capacity constraints, and material availability.
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material issues and support program execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
- Support ERP/MRP system enhancements, data accuracy initiatives, and planning tool implementations.
- Prepare and present material planning metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
- Analyze trends and root causes related to inventory performance and material shortages.
- Support financial planning and budgeting activities related to inventory and material spend.
- Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s degree or professional certification (CPIM, CSCP, PMP) preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- 5+ years of people management or team leadership experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment.
- Experience with S&OP / IBP processes.
- Experience managing materials in a complex, multi-product or program-based environment.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.