Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations. In this role, you will lead and support Anduril’s global import and customs brokerage strategy to ensure compliant, cost-effective, and scalable operations across U.S., EMEA, APAC, and other global regions. This role is critical to supporting Anduril’s defense manufacturing supply chain, ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign customs regimes, and enabling the smooth movement of mission-critical hardware, technology, and components.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master’s preferred).
8–12+ years in global trade compliance, import operations, or customs brokerage management.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and global customs regimes.
Strong working knowledge of Incoterms (FOB, DDP, EXW, CIF, CPT, etc.), tariff mitigation strategies, and bonded warehouse/FTZ programs.
Proven experience managing global brokerage networks and 3PL/4PL partnerships.
Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, and all levels of management.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker strongly preferred.
Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing environments is a plus.
Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus
Six Sigma certification or Lean training preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and global customs authorities.
Oversee all import brokerage operations, including HTS classification, customs entry, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility reviews.
Manage Power of Attorney (POA) relationships with customs brokers, ensuring governance and standardized SOPs across regions.
Ensure compliance with defense-specific import and export regulations, including ITAR, EAR, DFARS, CTPAT, and other U.S. and allied-nation security trade controls.
Develop and maintain Anduril’s global import governance program, including policies, audit protocols, and internal training.
Lead and support trade lane risk assessments, duty mitigation strategies (FTA utilization, duty drawback, tariff engineering, etc.).
Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., Section 301/232 tariffs, USMCA, UK-EU trade rules) and advise leadership on business impact.
Manage global customs brokerage vendors and assess their performance, SLAs, and compliance.
Build a standardized vendor engagement model for imports across all operating regions.
Partner with Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Legal, Engineering, Finance, and Program teams to align import compliance with operational goals.
Provide expert trade compliance guidance during sourcing decisions and supplier onboarding.
Support major defense programs requiring temporary imports (ATA Carnet, testing, exhibitions, defense tenders).
Report import KPIs, trade risks, and savings initiatives to senior leadership

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.
Additional Benefits
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.