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Salary: USD 112,000 - 149,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced autonomous systems, AI, and computer vision. The Maritime team is fielding next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for seabed exploration and executing multi-million-dollar contracts while performing Robot-as-a-Service operations.
You will oversee all global logistics operations supporting Undersea Reconnaissance and Strike events and shipments. This role ensures secure, compliant, and timely transport and storage of sensitive equipment, assets, and materials in alignment with U.S. government regulations and defense contracting standards.
Key responsibilities include:
**Logistics Execution:** Plan, manage, and execute logistics for all shipping to and from URS locations. Generate commercial invoices and packing lists for international exports. Work with international trade compliance to ensure proper jurisdiction classification on exports. Oversee secure transport and storage of sensitive equipment, prototypes, and display assets. Develop logistics playbooks and contingency strategies for mission-critical event timelines. Manage export/import documentation, ATA Carnets, customs declarations, and temporary imports.
**Transportation & Vendor Management:** Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, and specialized logistics service providers. Select and oversee logistics service partners with proven defense industry and government clearance capabilities. Act as primary logistics liaison with event organizers, internal stakeholders, and external parties.
**Budgeting & Cost Control:** Track and analyze costs related to freight, warehousing, customs, duties, and special handling. Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
**Risk Management & Process Improvement:** Anticipate and resolve potential delays due to customs, security, or geopolitical risks. Standardize logistics processes for repeatable success across shipments. Develop and implement KPIs for on-time delivery, compliance accuracy, and cost performance.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field (master's preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in global logistics or supply chain management, with defense sector exposure strongly preferred
- Experience managing sensitive and oversized shipments via ocean and air freight
- Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DFARS, U.S. export/import controls and import/export controls of various global markets
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite), and reporting tools
- Excellent communication, vendor negotiation, and analytical skills
- Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy
- Excellent leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Ability to travel globally up to 25%
