Procurement Expeditor_

**Worker Type**Regular**Job Description****Summary**The Procurement Expeditor will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support production schedules and maintain inventory levels. This role will coordinate with suppliersand internal teams and identify and resolve logistical issues.**Position Responsibilities:**+ Monitor inventory levels and anticipate material shortages or excesses.+ Expedite urgent orders and communicate any delays or issues to relevant stakeholders.+ Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials according to production schedules.+ Collaborate with Purchasing and Production teams to prioritize material orders and allocations.+ Collaborate with Receiving Inspection incoming materials for quality and accuracy and resolve any discrepancies with suppliers.+ Maintain accurate records of material transactions and update inventory management systems.+ Identify opportunities to streamline material procurement processes and reduce costs.+ Resolve logistical issues, such as shipping delays or damaged goods, in a timely manner.+ Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and transportation providers to ensure smooth material flow.+ Assist in the development and implementation of inventory management strategies.+ Review purchase orders and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.+ Coordinate with Purchasing team to pull in or push out POs.+ Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues related to material shortages, quality, or delivery delays.+ Other duties as assigned**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):**+ AS/AA Degree and/or at least 2 years of education, training, and experience in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.+ Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.+ Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.+ effectively.+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.+ Skilled in setting priorities and excels in a fast-paced environment+ Possess strong problem-solving skills**Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:**+ 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+ Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests**Physical Demands:**+ Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment**Special Requirements:**+ **_U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or_** _asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required._+ **O** ccasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.The salary range for this role is:$23 - $32AeroVironment 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: vinc.com/myavbenefits .We also encourage you to review our company website at vinc.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****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.**Careers at AeroVironment (vinc.com/careers/our-team)**