Head of Supply Chain, TRS

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) division is seeking a highly experienced and exceptionally driven Supply Chain leader to serve as our Head of Divisional Supply Chain. This is a critical, standalone hire designed to be both a strategic leader and a highly hands-on operational executor capable of stepping into challenging situations and driving immediate, measurable impact. We are looking for a leader who can thrive in ambiguity, build structure from scratch, and stabilize and scale our operations. You will be instrumental in laying foundational processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in aerospace & defense, or composites manufacturing
• Strong background in manufacturing, with experience in Defense, Aerospace, Automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments highly preferred.
• Deep expertise in Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Management, and Planning/Forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to build operational processes and infrastructure from scratch in environments lacking existing structure.
• Experience with both domestic and global supply chain strategies, including vetting suppliers at a local level.
• Exceptional cross-functional influence and communication skills, comfortable partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Finance, and Business Line Leadership.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
• Previous experience in implementing ERP systems as they relate to supply chain (ex., supplier portal, warehouse management system...etc.).
• Proven leadership leading large teams in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
• Strong team player who can wear different hats to help your team move forward.
• Willing to tackle individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall supply chain strategy, acting as a strategic leader and hands-on "operational firefighter" to identify breakdowns, drive accountability, and execute solutions that support rapid growth and increasing operational complexity.
• Evaluate and build internal operational infrastructure, tools, systems, and processes from scratch, including developing SOPs, repeatable workflows, and performance metrics across business lines to ensure scalability.
• Establish strong inventory controls, enhance warehouse operational rigor, ensure material traceability, and drive accuracy through improved reconciliation, tracking, and cycle count discipline to prevent production disruptions.
• Own end-to-end supplier strategy, including qualification, performance management, risk mitigation, and cultivating strategic partnerships. Vet, develop, and invest in both domestic and global suppliers to ensure accountability, alignment, and scalability.
• Significantly strengthen operational planning, demand forecasting, and material readiness, transitioning from reactive to proactive systems. Enhance cross-functional coordination and long-lead material visibility.
• Manage the financial levers of the supply chain, optimizing resource allocation and driving operational efficiency to maximize production scalability and execution.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

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