Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Senior Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory management operations, including stockroom, and receiving functions. This role leads strategic initiatives to improve inventory and warehouse workflows, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with company goals. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep expertise in inventory control, and a track record of driving continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities
Oversee daily stockroom operations: receiving, storage, inventory tracking, and material distribution
Manage receiving to ensure timely, accurate intake of goods and adherence to quality and documentation standards
Develop and enforce inventory control procedures to reduce discrepancies, waste, and maintain optimal stock levels
Analyze key inventory metrics (e.g., turnover, shrinkage, cycle counts) to identify and address inefficiencies
Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance inventory and warehouse processes and systems
Maintain accurate inventory records in Oracle or equivalent ERP system
Supervise, train, and mentor staff to ensure high performance and compliance with company policies
Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to align inventory with operational needs
Investigate inventory variances, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant stockroom
Perform other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 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 4 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
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies
APICS certification or training
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strategic thinker who anticipates change and fosters team alignment
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on shared success
Ownership-driven, continuously learning, and improvement-focused
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 (Constant)
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
The salary range for this role is:
$108,275 - $153,615AeroVironment 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.
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. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.