Material Planner

Material Planner I

The Material Planner I assists in planning and tracking material requirements to meet production commitments while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. This entry‑level role involves working with engineering plans and production specifications to support production schedules, labor, and capacity requirements. The Material Planner coordinates closely with senior planners and production teams to facilitate material availability.

Worker Type:
Regular.

• Assists in monitoring the status of material availability for assigned products.
• Supports the creation and release of work orders based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and tracks their progress.
• Communicates with Production Control to prioritize tasks and address material shortages.
• Works with senior planners and procurement teams to review and resolve material shortages.
• Assists in the resolution of discrepancies related to material requirements planning (MRP).
• Supports the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure material dispositions are accurate.
• Works on tasks of limited scope, applying basic problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors or senior planners.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience within a manufacturing organization.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of related experience.
• Foundational knowledge of material planning practices and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Exposure to MRP/ERP systems is beneficial.

• APICS Certification (CPIM) is desirable but not required.
• Experience using Oracle ERP system or similar is preferred.
• Demonstrates good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Effective problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills in working well with others across disciplines and with external suppliers.
• Consistent in exhibiting high organizational and coordination skills to meet deadlines. Effectively reacts and adapts to constant change in deadlines.
• Ability to succeed with little instruction on day‑to‑day work and general instructions on new assignments.
• 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.
• Ability to work well as both an individual contributor and as a member of a team.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant).
• Regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

$23 - $32 per hour.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Act Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license. Any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time‑consistent manner with Aero Vironment’s business requirements.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’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.

120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. U.S. Citizenship required.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.