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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead the Planning team's material strategy and execution. The Planning team is responsible for managing material flow and builds to support rapid iteration and production of cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, mobile ground equipment, and flight vehicles.
In this role, you will manage all aspects of material planning—from forecasting and procurement to inventory control and supplier management. You will lead a team and work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other departments to develop robust material plans aligned with production demands and financial targets. Your responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement material planning strategies to ensure continuous supply and optimal inventory levels
• Oversee Material Requirements Plan (MRP) processes and adjust plans to address production needs
• Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure timely delivery and material availability
• Analyze and forecast material needs based on production schedules, historical usage patterns, and demand projections
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve material shortages and expedite when necessary to prevent production delays
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in material planning
• Monitor inventory levels and take corrective actions to address discrepancies and avoid excess or obsolete stock
• Provide regular reporting on material status, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders and management
• Support new product introductions by ensuring material availability aligns with project timelines
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to optimize planning processes and achieve financial and operational goals
This role requires ownership and experience solving complex operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. You will be flexible and ready to provide 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.)
• 8+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
• 1+ years of experience managing a direct team
• Demonstrated ability to completely own complex value chains from start to finish, coordinating between multiple internal and external parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Netsuite, and CRM systems like Salesforce
• Ability to demonstrate willingness to take on substantial responsibility across supply chain, logistics, engineering, and supply planning functions with a bias towards speed and accuracy
• Strong technical expertise including ability to read technical documentation, drawings, and CAD data; understanding of a variety of hardware manufacturing processes for both electronics (PCBAs, sensor hardware, etc.) and structures/mechanisms
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to relocate if not already local to Costa Mesa, CA for onsite work
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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
