Senior Supplier Operations Manager (Supply Chain Systems)

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 Senior Supplier Operations Manager role will act as one of the core Business Systems and Optimization leads for Anduril’s Supply Chain team and will own large parts of the end-to-end Supply Chain Digital and Process ecosystem. As such, the role will collaborate with internal Supply Chain teams (Procurement, Purchasing, Planning, Program Management) and external teams (IT, Engineering, Business Systems, Strategy, Legal, People, etc.) to develop supplier operations programs and system implementation plans intended to enhance our digital landscape and increase efficiencies throughout our end-to-end processes, all with a focus on introducing scale and resiliency into our growing people and tools footprint.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create and manage the Supplier operations including the shipping process (guidelines and compliance enforcement), scorecard development, receiving and invoice non-compliance (root cause and resolutions), chargeback programs, delivery manual support, system deployments & trainings, and etc. 
• Support and execute functional process and data maps of Supply Chain within Procurement, Purchasing, Program Management, Material Management, etc.
• Align internal Supply Chain with other related verticals (i.e., Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) on company goals, forecasted scale, requirements, constraints, prioritization and corresponding timelines
• Collaborate with IT teams to execute agreed-upon enhancement roadmap to deliver critical business value, from project planning and requirement setting and resource planning, through implementation and sprint planning, to training and business rollout
• Act as one of the main SMEs/POCs for the System, Process and Data roadmap for Supply Chain Operations (i.e., Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Supplier Execution, Inventory/WHSE, etc.)
• Scope and deploy a Supply Chain reporting KPI suite, including both supply partner facing (i.e., Supplier Portal) and internal KPI dashboards to inform leaders of the health, scale, risks, and opportunities for Supply Chain
• Work with IT teams in defining requirements for home-grown applications and platforms: lead the business end of development-to-deployment, ensure design with focus on critical business capabilities with and a high degree of usability, efficiency, automation and integration into the larger system and process landscape
• Work with Supply Chain leaders to create and optimize business processes to ensure efficiencies across the organization and support rapid scale/growth. Develop internal ad-hoc tools as needed to plug process gaps ahead of larger system fixes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain or related field
• 5+ years of experience with supplier operations project management, IT/ERP systems and data analytics
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in data analytics, supply chain management, or related field
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Experience in large-scale implementation of ERP. Oracle is most preferred
• Experience working within a hardware development company in an early-stage company environment
• Previous experience developing, documenting and executing supply chain focused digital ecosystems
• Strong understanding of developing and defining dashboards and KPI's for supply chain operations
• Experience with database management and data analysis software, such as SQL, Excel, or other analytical tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills (throughout all levels of the organization and across multiple business/functional verticals)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data in a clear and actionable manner to various audiences
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data reporting and analysis

US Salary Range

$128,000—$192,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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