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Anduril Industries · 4 days ago

Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations will lead Anduril's global import and customs brokerage strategy, ensuring compliance and cost-effective operations across multiple regions while supporting the defense manufacturing supply chain.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and global customs authorities

Oversee all import brokerage operations, including HTS classification, customs entry, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility reviews

Manage Power of Attorney (POA) relationships with customs brokers, ensuring governance and standardized SOPs across regions

Ensure compliance with defense-specific import and export regulations, including ITAR, EAR, DFARS, CTPAT, and other U.S. and allied-nation security trade controls

Develop and maintain Anduril’s global import governance program, including policies, audit protocols, and internal training

Lead and support trade lane risk assessments, duty mitigation strategies (FTA utilization, duty drawback, tariff engineering, etc.)

Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., Section 301/232 tariffs, USMCA, UK-EU trade rules) and advise leadership on business impact

Manage global customs brokerage vendors and assess their performance, SLAs, and compliance

Build a standardized vendor engagement model for imports across all operating regions

Partner with Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Legal, Engineering, Finance, and Program teams to align import compliance with operational goals

Provide expert trade compliance guidance during sourcing decisions and supplier onboarding

Support major defense programs requiring temporary imports (ATA Carnet, testing, exhibitions, defense tenders)

Report import KPIs, trade risks, and savings initiatives to senior leadership

Qualification

Global trade complianceCustoms brokerage managementU.S. customs regimesIncoterms knowledgeVendor managementAnalytical skillsSix Sigma certificationDefense industry experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master's preferred)

8–12+ years in global trade compliance, import operations, or customs brokerage management

Strong knowledge of U.S. and global customs regimes

Strong working knowledge of Incoterms (FOB, DDP, EXW, CIF, CPT, etc.), tariff mitigation strategies, and bonded warehouse/FTZ programs

Proven experience managing global brokerage networks and 3PL/4PL partnerships

Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, while ensuring regulatory compliance

Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, and all levels of management

Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker strongly preferred

Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing environments is a plus

Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus

Six Sigma certification or Lean training preferred

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan