Head of Global Material Movement & Warehousing

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Head of Global Material Movement & Warehousing will be responsible for developing and executing the warehousing strategy that optimizes material movement across the company. This role will oversee warehousing operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the organization’s supply chain goals. The role will need to improve and execute on today's challenges while also prepare the organization for hyperscale growth in a highly dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive global warehousing strategy that aligns with the company’s overall supply chain objectives. Understand the future company growth outlook and ensure a strategy and plan are in place to efficiently deliver materials to enable production growth.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily warehousing operations, ensuring efficient material handling, storage, and distribution processes.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing warehousing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Cost Management: Monitor and manage warehousing budgets, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service levels.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sites across Anduril, cross-functional teams(i.e., including logistics, procurement, accounts payable, finance, production) to ensure seamless, accurate and efficient material flow.
• Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance warehousing operations, including warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation tools.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance and optimize warehouse efficiency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in warehousing and supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
• 5+ years of experience managing a team of supply chain professionals
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful warehousing strategies on a large scale across multiple sites
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Expertise in warehouse management systems and emerging technologies in the logistics sector
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to drive diverging thoughts to a conclusion
• Ability to command a room at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS or secret clearance

US Salary Range

$260,000—$345,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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