Manager, Deployments Warehouse

Anduril • Atlanta, GA

12h • $111,000 - $147,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Deployments Warehouse will develop a strategic plan to optimize warehouse operations, establish metrics and goals for team performance, and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality. The role calls for extensive supply chain knowledge, experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures, experience implementing or improving ERP/WMS systems, and a track record managing high-value inventory. The manager will operate autonomously, motivate the warehouse team, and drive process improvement.

The position develops materials-management strategies, policies, and procedures; hires and trains talent; and implements systems and processes aligned with Anduril guidelines and federal policies for government property and inventory. It oversees end-to-end materials management, including FIFO adherence, inventory variances, cycle-time optimization, scrap and obsolescence, cycle and physical counts, and audits. The manager works with procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, quality, and other teams to support accurate forecasting, procurement planning, material availability, and timely delivery.

The role analyzes material usage and implements lean practices to optimize handling, storage, and distribution. It uses ERP and WMS tools to track inventory, report results, and support data-driven decisions. The manager ensures regulatory, safety, and quality compliance, and leads, trains, and develops a high-performing warehouse team. The role requires the ability to work onsite and be local to Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in an aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates, or technicians.
• Ability to work onsite and be local to Atlanta, Georgia.
• Extensive supply chain knowledge and experience developing and implementing SOPs.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP/WMS systems.
• Track record managing expensive inventory.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or a related operations field.
• Strong understanding of production rates, critical-path analysis, and warehouse fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles and ensure safe operations.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws.
• Hands-on warehouse experience, with process and equipment troubleshooting skills and adaptability in changing warehouse environments.
• Interest in employee development and experience training and developing new and veteran warehouse staff.
• Experience supporting process development and implementing new processes.
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with standard browser and word-processing applications and ability to present data.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience ramping low-volume operations to high-rate operations.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement material-management strategies, policies, and procedures that comply with regulations.
• Hire and train team members to manage material flow in accordance with Anduril guidelines.
• Develop processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management and reduce waste.
• Implement systems aligned with Anduril Federal policies for government property and inventory management.
• Manage end-to-end materials-management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle-time optimization, scrap and obsolescence management, cycle and physical counting, and audits.
• Develop and improve critical performance metrics to ensure inventory accuracy and mitigate stockouts or overstocking.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality teams on demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely material delivery.
• Coordinate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align material availability with schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time.
• Analyze material usage trends, identify process-improvement opportunities, and apply lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution.
• Use ERP and WMS software to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights for decision-making and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality-control protocols.
• Lead and develop the warehouse team through guidance, training, and performance feedback, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Create a strategic plan to optimize warehouse operations, establish team-performance metrics and goals, and identify ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

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 a comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

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