Business Operations, Strategic Supply Chain

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Manufacturing : Manufacturing

This role is in Business Operations, Strategic Supply Chain for a defense technology company that uses AI and advanced technologies in its products. The role focuses on building analytical foundations and forward-looking strategies for the supply chain, modeling demand, quantifying commodity exposure, and collaborating with executives. It involves data analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional implementation, but the core function is not AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Build models, frameworks, and processes provide a clear, defensible picture of future demand across products and programs.
  2. Develop a deep, first-principles understanding of commodities, sub-tier suppliers, and geopolitical dynamics that drive risk in our supply chain.
  3. Synthesize analyses into a coherent production strategy and bring it to life through executive recommendations.
  4. Structure and lead working sessions with senior leaders to frame decisions and drive alignment on trade-offs that materially shape the cost, schedule, and resilience of our production base.
  5. Master our ERP, MRP, and supply chain data.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, internal operations, a business analyst role
  • Self-driven and relentlessly proactive
  • Ability to step into the gap to offer solutions
  • Ability to bring forward solutions and ideas and receptively take feedback
  • Ability to build clear frameworks to structure problems
  • Strong analytical aptitude
  • Ability to quickly execute analyses in Excel or other tools

What the JD emphasized

  • owning and executing it
  • owning work end-to-end
  • drive alignment