Demand & Supply Planner

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Morrisville, NC · Programs : Demand & Supply Planning : Demand & Supply Planning

The Demand & Supply Planner role at Anduril Industries is responsible for managing the material flow throughout the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished goods. This includes demand signaling, ordering, inventory management, identifying and resolving supply issues, leading S&OP discussions, aligning forecasts with demand plans, reporting on supply and material health, and developing/maintaining processes within MRP systems. The role requires experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ownership of a complex value chain, and expertise with ERP systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage day-to-day demand signaling, ordering, and inventory for various product lines.
  2. Identify and resolve supply issues by collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams.
  3. Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions for Supply Planning on designated product lines.
  4. Work with Business Development and Growth teams to align forecasts with actual demand plans.
  5. Report on and analyze supply and material health to inform key decisions for Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Business Development.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business field
  • 3+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment dealing with complex assemblies
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite
  • Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to relocate to Morrisville, NC

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree
  • Strong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview
  • Knowledge of supply chain planning systems like 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, able to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • Complete ownership of a complex value chain, coordinating between multiple, high volume of departments and teams to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards.
  • Technical expertise including ability to read technical documentation and understanding hardware manufacturing processes.