Demand & Supply Planner, Counter Intrusion

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Planning team is seeking a Senior Demand & Supply Planner to manage material flow across the value chain, from raw materials through finished goods shipped to customers. The role has ownership of designated assemblies and product lines and is responsible for providing Purchasing and Manufacturing with accurate signals about what and when to buy or build. The planner forecasts demand, plans inventory, and supports hardware requirements using ERP software and associated tools. The role suits someone experienced in solving complex operational challenges in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment who can provide flexible support to help products meet stringent quality standards.

The position is based onsite in Costa Mesa, California; candidates who are not already local must be able to relocate. Travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supply chain or production role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
• Ownership of a complex value chain, coordinating between multiple parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards.
• Technical expertise, including the ability to read technical documentation and understand hardware manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Netsuite and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to relocate if not already local to work onsite in Costa Mesa, California.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or other higher education.
• At least 8 years of experience in a supply chain or production role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
• Strong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning systems such as 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 and ability to take substantial responsibility across functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day demand signaling, ordering, and inventory for various product lines.
• Identify and resolve supply issues in collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions for Supply Planning on designated product lines.
• Work with Business Development and Growth teams to align forecasts with actual demand plans.
• Report on and analyze supply and material health to inform decisions for Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Business Development.
• Develop and maintain processes within MRP systems and associated master data.
• Drive strategic initiatives toward best practices, including demand shaping, advanced modeling, and inventory optimization.
• Coordinate across parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level