Senior Director, Global Warehousing & Material Movement

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT THE JOB The Senior Director of Global Warehousing & Material Movement will be responsible for developing and executing the warehousing strategy that optimizes material movement across the company. This role will oversee warehousing operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the organization’s supply chain goals. The role will need to improve and execute on today's challenges while also prepare the organization for hyperscale growth in a highly dynamic environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement a comprehensive global warehousing strategy that aligns with the company’s overall supply chain objectives. Understand the future company growth outlook and ensure a strategy and plan are in place to efficiently deliver materials to enable production growth. Operational Excellence : Oversee daily warehousing operations, ensuring efficient material handling, storage, and distribution processes. Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing warehousing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Cost Management : Monitor and manage warehousing budgets, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service levels. Collaboration : Work closely with sites across Anduril, cross-functional teams(i.e., including logistics, procurement, accounts payable, finance, production) to ensure seamless, accurate and efficient material flow. Technology Integration : Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance warehousing operations, including warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation tools. Compliance and Safety : Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards, promoting a safe working environment for all employees. Performance Metrics : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance and optimize warehouse efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in warehousing and supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience managing a team of supply chain professionals
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful warehousing strategies on a large scale across multiple sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Expertise in warehouse management systems and emerging technologies in the logistics sector.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to drive diverging thoughts to a conclusion
• Ability to command a room at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS or secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global warehousing strategy that aligns with the company’s overall supply chain objectives.
• Understand the future company growth outlook and ensure a strategy and plan are in place to efficiently deliver materials to enable production growth.
• Oversee daily warehousing operations, ensuring efficient material handling, storage, and distribution processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing warehousing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor and manage warehousing budgets, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service levels.
• Work closely with sites across Anduril, cross-functional teams(i.e., including logistics, procurement, accounts payable, finance, production) to ensure seamless, accurate and efficient material flow.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance warehousing operations, including warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation tools.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance and optimize warehouse efficiency.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

What This Job Offers

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