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Anduril Industries, a defense technology company transforming military capabilities through advanced autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion, is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain Integration based in Tokyo. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of supply chain management and business development, supporting Anduril's expansion into Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
You will drive strategic growth and partnership development by fueling Anduril's Japan expansion, directly supporting growth and corporate development teams as they forge relationships with industry leaders. You'll shape pre-contract strategy by driving scope definition, proposal development, and term sheet generation during pre-commit phases of international captures. You'll be the supply chain voice in critical go/no-go decisions, bringing market intelligence and risk assessment to leadership discussions. You'll monitor and analyze Japan's industrial ecosystem dynamics, emerging manufacturing technologies, and regulatory developments to identify partnership opportunities.
You will build and optimize supply networks by developing a regional supply base, proactively identifying and qualifying suppliers across diverse commodity categories. You'll lead end-to-end supplier engagement including selection, qualification, and onboarding for Anduril's Japanese partners—assessing technical capability, capacity, quality systems, and financial stability. You'll master multi-tier visibility by understanding and mitigating supply chain risks across tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers (keiretsu and independent suppliers). You'll drive localization initiatives that strengthen competitive positioning and align with Japanese national security supply chain requirements.
You will provide expert advisory support to Japanese industry partners and their supply chain teams as they identify and develop regional suppliers. You'll support comprehensive sourcing strategies for partners executing on Anduril programs, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and security considerations. You'll navigate regulatory complexity by ensuring compliance with Japanese regulations including the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, technology transfer restrictions, export controls, and defense equipment transfer guidelines.
You'll serve as the primary liaison between Anduril's engineering, operations, and program teams and Japanese manufacturing partners, bridging cultural and organizational boundaries. You'll partner closely with Product Sourcing Engineers and Global Sourcing Managers to deliver integrated solutions. You'll manage supplier performance including escalation protocols, corrective action oversight, and strategic capacity planning to support rapid scaling and new product introductions.
