Anduril Industries · 18 hours ago
Planning Program Manager
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
6+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Planning Program Manager to drive systems, processes, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance supply planning and operational readiness.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Cross-Functional Planning Projects
Drive planning work streams from kickoff to execution, aligning stakeholders across supply chain, product, and engineering to ensure timely delivery of planning goals
Chart project trajectories, run operational cadences, identify and resolve blockers, while executing with urgency and precision
Design & Optimize Planning Processes
Identify and implement scalable processes for demand, supply, and material planning
Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge upstream business capabilities with downstream outcomes
Develop and document standard operating procedures and planning tools and aggressively pursue adoption
Partner with Systems & Analytics Teams
Translate planning challenges into system requirements and partner with Business Analytics to implement ERP and planning tool enhancements
Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into material availability, constraints, and fulfillment risks
Enable Strategic Decision-Making
Leverage data to analyze supply-demand imbalances, identify planning gaps, and proactively communicate trade-offs and recommendations to stakeholders
Jump freely in and out of operational value chains including S&OP, NPI planning, and long-range forecasting to understand and drive alignment across business functions
Drive Continuous Improvement
Monitor planning KPIs and drive initiatives to relentlessly reduce waste, improve accuracy, and increase on-time delivery rates
Proactively identify issues and work to implement fixes
Qualification
Required
6+ years' experience in inventory forecasting, supply planning, or inventory management in a hardware/manufacturing environment
Track record of improving inventory forecast accuracy and enforcing business-wide accountability
Strong data analysis skills; able to identify and fix systemic issues impacting inventory forecast reliability
Deep familiarity with ERP and planning systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar)
High ownership, strong cross-functional leadership, and ability to build process rigor in fast-scaling environments
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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