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Summary

The Senior BRM Analyst (Oracle SCM Demand Supply Chain Planning) plays a vital role in developing and implementing a partner strategy for aligning business units (BU) with the Digital Business Team (DBT). This alignment is crucial for achieving BU-specific and AV enterprise objectives, contributing significantly to the AV’s Digital Transformation initiative. Leveraging expertise in Oracle SCM and demand planning, the analyst optimizes the supply chain, serving as a BU subject matter expert and creatively showcasing possibilities for a digitally transformed company. This role is pivotal in driving the organization's digital evolution and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is seen from the lens of our customer.

• Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes possible using people, process, data, and technology.

• Pursues using Oracle Fusion existing and on-going standard processes to minimize customizations yet weighing against AV DOD needs and best practice(s).

• Executes solutions that bring awareness to team members and customers on the value add of their relationship with AV Business partners.

• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units.

• Documents the workflows and journeys on how Team Members conduct their day-to-day operations.

• Explains a-day-in-the-life for various roles within partner BU. Gains significant knowledge in subject matters pertaining to both technology and the business.

• Serves as a “trusted advisor” to the BU and functions as a key point of contact for BU & DBT business stakeholders.

• In conjunction with BU leadership establishes and maintains a FY Jira Goals Board and DBT solution road map to improve strategic planning.

• Utilizes business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level product features and desired service levels for existing and emerging IT offerings.

• Focuses on business value to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity and business capability requirements.

• Fosters creativity and innovation by staying abreast of industry and technology trends.

• Conducts business process gap analysis to optimize business process towards digitalization and automation.

• Analyzes business requirements, works with various business and DBT teams in identifying data elements and prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written.

• Defines business requirements for designated business units.

• Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes the data set for trends or answers that will help improve the business.

• Monitors technology planning and deployment progress in line with business vision by surfacing and shaping demand for technology capabilities and assets; in addition to ensuring that the potential business value from the combined DBT capabilities and assets are captured, optimized, and recognized.

• Contributes to key requirements, design and review sessions, key elements of business vision, and identifies business-based risk.

• Lead design sessions in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow.

• Ensures collaboration and confirms business resources are available for all projects.

• Promotes business vision into working practice and ensures full adoption of solution created by project.

• Communicates with business leadership to evaluate joint initiatives and proposals to see how they align with established roadmaps and business and enterprise priorities.

• Analyze demand data using Oracle SCM tools to identify trends, patterns, and potential forecasting errors.

• Develop and implement forecasting models and strategies to improve forecast accuracy.

• Configure and maintain Oracle SCM Demand Planning modules (e.g., S&OP, Demand Management, Forecasting).

• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline demand planning activities.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest Oracle SCM functionalities and best practices in demand planning.

• Support other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations) with demand planning data and analysis.

• Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise level optimization.

• Transfers knowledge on proposed solution and BU needs to leadership and peers.

• Collaborates with peers on similar workflows/terminology to make sure there is a common process across departments (where applicable) and to ensure technology strategy, down to functional requirements, work(s) well for every aspect of the business.

• Manages enhancement requests post-implementation according to an agreed release schedule.

• Monitors reported production issues for opportunities to enhance business technology workflows. Escalates issues to stakeholders when necessary.

• Serves as the SME to prioritize tech projects, ensuring alignment with maximum ROI and directing BU & IT strategy.

• Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on both successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions.

• Assists in developing and executing strategic plans, including tracking and reporting to leadership.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience of BRM / Business Analyst experience with Oracle ERP/Fusion Applications, multiple SaaS and Cloud Systems experience is needed.

• Proven experience working with Oracle Fusion SCM Demand Planning modules (S&OP, Demand Management, Forecasting).

• Leverage expertise in advanced supply chain planning, including MTO, project-based demand, and demand class segmentation. Proven ability to optimize inventory, manage lead times, and ensure efficient order fulfillment/shipping.

• Strong understanding of demand forecasting techniques, supply chain principles, and inventory management concepts.

• Solid understanding of supply chain processes and best practices in demand supply chain planning.

• Knowledge with Oracle modules Order Management, Inventory, Purchasing/Receiving, ASCP, Inventory, BOM, WIP, Quality, MES;

• A plus: Experience in Projects Manufacturing, Project Costing and Project Contracts.

• AA plus: Oracle Fusion – Oracle Product Hub.

• Knowledge of Quote-to-Order and Order-to-Cash processes.

• Strong understanding of principles, practices, and procedures in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with Average Costing and Project Costing related to financial systems.

• Strong knowledge of interfaces, workflow, and underlying DataBase tables required.

• Strong communication skills: oral presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, influencing positive team dynamics.

• Should be able to perform GAP analysis and provide solutions.

• Should have knowledge about Software Development Life Cycle models.

• Should have experience in planning and execution of testing cycles according to best practices.

• Should be able to conduct Proof of Concept, Conference Room Pilot (CRP) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) demonstrations.

• Should have worked on preparation of configuration documents, Functional design documents and test scenarios.

• Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customer/departments.

• Execute Basic SQL and conversant with PLSQL a plus.

• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic environment.

• Capability to contribute to strategic planning of Oracle Fusion requirements in support of business objectives.

• Excellent understanding of statutory and compliance requirements in a Defense Contractor environment a plus.

• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Experience working with Oracle Support.

• Experience with Service Desk ticketing System.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops.

• Big picture mindset to act tactically but think strategically.

• Strong collaboration skills and working as both Team Lead and/or Project Lead.

• In-depth understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of business unit(s).

• Highly skilled in negotiation and problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to positively influence others and to break down organizational silos.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with cross-functional teams, and presenting to leadership.

• Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.

• Demonstrated ability to be organized and work both independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills.

• 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 and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$137,333 - $205,999

AeroVironment 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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their 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.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

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.

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.