Senior Federal Warehouse Manager, Aerospace & Defense

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Operations : Supply Chain

This role is for a Senior Federal Warehouse Manager at Anduril, a defense technology company. The manager will be responsible for optimizing warehouse operations, developing material management strategies in compliance with FAR and DFARS, implementing end-to-end material management measures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing ERP/WMS software. The role also involves leading and developing a warehouse team. The company mentions AI, computer vision, and autonomy in its general description, but this specific role focuses on traditional supply chain and warehouse management.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and implement material management strategies, policies, and procedures to comply with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.244 and the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001.
  2. Implement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking. This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials.
  4. Collaborate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time.
  5. Analyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in complex engineering/manufacturing companies
  • 3+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or technicians
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have

  • Experience managing 50 reports.
  • Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to lead and develop a team effectively
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
  • Proficiency in using software systems and tools
  • Solid understanding of lean principles and experience in implementing process improvement initiatives
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance standards related to material management activities

What the JD emphasized

  • Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.244
  • Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001