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Anduril Industries · 3 days ago

Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

McHenry, Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $131K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Manager, Demand and Supply Planning to lead and scale planning operations, oversee demand and supply activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in production processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee all Demand, Material, and Supply Planning activities across Rocket Motor Systems

Refine SOPs and processes, introducing new systems & tools, and managing KPIs

Build, mentor, and grow the team to match business needs, scaling for expanding product lines and global operations

Develop long-term road maps encompassing Growth, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to support expansion strategy

Successfully execute the monthly management of the S&OP process to maximize sales growth and profit, while minimizing inventory and financial risk

Collaborate cross-functionally to evolve the S&OP process as Anduril evolves and ensure that the process is providing insightful reporting to measure performance and drive recommendations

Drive standardized reporting, templates, and KPIs with input from key stakeholders like Finance and Business Line and improve the team’s internal processes to execute the monthly process

Develop and build a high performing team that can consistently and successfully meet the needs of the organization

Manage team staffing, resources, finances, and provide strategic guidance to enhance operational performance and support decision-making

Foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture that supports professional growth and employee engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners (Growth, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance) and have ability to influence and drive change when necessary

Partner up, down, and across the organization as necessary - must have the ability to present and interact with Exec/Senior Leadership, but also develop strong relationships with working teams

Identify and resolve obstacles, leveraging both strategic and scrappy solutions to maintain plans and commitments

Evaluate planning processes and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecasts, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies

Champion the development of new tools, techniques, and methods that streamline planning processes, workload, and improve reporting

Integrate ERP, MRP, and digital factory systems to provide end-to-end visibility and facilitate informed decisions on inventory, material flow, and performance

Implement efficient material planning and short-term production scheduling to ensure smooth operations

Conduct capacity analysis to optimize throughput improvements and plant loading to identify constraints, improve efficiency in resource allocation, and maximize utilization

Qualification

Demand PlanningSupply PlanningOperations LeadershipContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingAnalytic SkillsTechnical DisciplineTeam ManagementProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Required

Minimum 8 years in a Planning or Operations leadership role with a track record of managing scaling products from prototype to full rate production on the order of 1000s

Strong ability to work cross-functionally in an unstructured, ambiguous environment

Experience with planning and production operations in a deeply technical industry such as aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, or automotive

Experience managing new product ramps through full rate production

Experience managing large, cross-functional teams at multiple locations and in multiple geographies

Relentless drive for continuous improvement and solving high impact business problems through highly leveraged process, business systems, and data

Strong outcome orientation with the ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation and adoption

Positive and inspirational leader with the demonstrated ability to assess, attract and retain high-quality talent and build high-performing teams

Sophisticated interpersonal ability to earn credibility, influence others, change minds, and advise across diverse environments and personalities

Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and the ability to see around corners

Strong problem solving and analytic skills with the ability to understand how problems and their solutions fit with the wider organization and its operations

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Startup experience strongly preferred

Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required

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