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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Senior Manager of Demand & Supply Planning to lead the Planning team's divisional operations. The Planning team is responsible for material and build planning 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 multiple Business Lines of Demand & Supply Planners, execute Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and provide in-depth analysis to business partners. You will be responsible for sending correct signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing regarding what and when to buy or build for each supported product line. This strategic hire is pivotal in transforming the S&OP process and driving operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
• Architect and execute divisional supply and demand strategy, aligning multi-business-line operations with enterprise growth targets and long-range strategic plans
• Build, scale, and mentor a high-performing planning organization across multiple business units; establish leadership development pathways and organizational design to support sustained growth
• Own and mature the divisional S&OP framework, driving strategic consensus among VP/C-suite leaders across Growth, Operations, and Finance
• Serve as strategic advisor to divisional executive leadership, delivering advanced scenario modeling, financial trade-off analyses, and risk-adjusted options for complex operational decisions
• Set strategic vision and governance for divisional working capital; establish inventory optimization policies balancing customer service levels with cash-flow optimization and excess/obsolescence mitigation
• Champion business continuity and end-to-end supply chain resilience; partner with Procurement and Operations to govern strategic supplier relationships and mitigate geopolitical, macroeconomic, and systemic supply risks
• Direct continuous transformation and institutionalization of planning processes across all business lines, creating scalable, agile, and best-in-class divisional operating standards
• Define and govern the divisional operational scorecard; benchmark and drive accountability for core metrics such as Forecast Value Add (FVA), forecast accuracy/bias, cash-to-cash cycle, and asset utilization
• Synthesize divisional operational health, supply chain vulnerabilities, portfolio risks, and strategic capital requirements for presentation to C-suite leadership and the Board of Directors
• Direct supply and demand integration for divisional New Product Introductions (NPI) and lifecycle management, ensuring supply network readiness for high-impact commercial launches
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, resource-limited environments, demonstrates ownership of complex operational challenges with creative solutions, and is flexible 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
• 5+ years of experience managing direct teams
• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
