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Salary: USD 117,000 - 154,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Demand & Supply Planner to join its operations team. This role sits at the center of the company's material flow responsibility, spanning from raw materials through finished goods shipped to customers. You will own certain assemblies and product lines, serving as the critical link between demand forecasting and execution, sending authoritative signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing on what and when to buy or build.
You will manage day-to-day demand signaling, ordering, and inventory for various product lines while identifying and resolving supply issues through collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams. You will lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions for your designated product lines, work with Business Development and Growth teams to align forecasts with actual demand plans, and report on supply and material health to inform decisions across the organization. Additionally, you will develop and maintain processes within MRP systems and associated master data, and drive strategic initiatives toward best practices including demand shaping, advanced modeling, and inventory optimization.
This is a fast-paced role in a resource-limited environment where you will demonstrate ownership, solve complex operational challenges creatively, and remain flexible to support wherever needed to ensure products are built and shipped under stringent quality standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (manufacturing, engineering, analytics, computer science, etc.) or business field (finance, economics, supply chain management, business administration, marketing, etc.)
- 3+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment dealing with complex assemblies
- Complete ownership of a complex value chain, coordinating between multiple departments and high-volume teams to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards
- Technical expertise including ability to read technical documentation and understanding of hardware manufacturing processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or NetSuite, and CRM systems like Salesforce
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local; role requires onsite presence
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or other higher education
- Strong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview
- Knowledge of supply chain planning systems like Blue Yonder and best practices in demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP
- Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma principles, and big data evaluation techniques
- Proactive approach with ability to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with focus on speed and accuracy
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
