Senior Demand & Supply Planner, Advanced Effects Missiles

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Programs : Demand & Supply Planning : Demand & Supply Planning

This role is for a Senior Demand & Supply Planner at Anduril, a defense technology company. The primary focus is on managing the material flow from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and collaborating with various teams (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Business Development) to meet hardware requirements. The role involves using ERP systems and driving strategic initiatives for optimization. While the company utilizes AI and advanced technologies, this specific role is operational and does not involve building or directly working with AI/ML models.

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
  • 6+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Netsuite
  • Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or other higher education
  • 8+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role
  • Strong experience with SQL databases
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview
  • Knowledge of supply chain planning systems like Blue Yonder
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma principles
  • Experience with big data evaluation techniques
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • Complete ownership of a complex value chain, coordinating between multiple internal and internal parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards.