Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Planning team is seeking a Senior Demand & Supply Planner to manage material flow throughout the value chain, from raw materials to finished goods delivered to customers. The role has full ownership of designated assemblies and product lines and is responsible for signaling to Purchasing and Manufacturing what to buy or build and when. The planner will forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure hardware requirements are supported through ERP software and related tools. The successful candidate will solve complex operational challenges in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment and provide flexible support to ensure products are built and shipped to stringent quality standards. The role is onsite in Costa Mesa, California, with relocation required for candidates who are not already local; travel may be up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business field.
• At least 6 years of experience in a supply chain or production role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment involving complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
• Experience taking complete ownership of a complex value chain and coordinating across 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 involving 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 and best practices in demand shaping, advanced modeling, and inventory optimization.
• Own complex value chains and coordinate with multiple parties to support on-time delivery and quality standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as a comprehensive, competitive package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

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