Lead global warehousing and material movement strategy, oversee daily operations and teams, drive cost and performance improvements, implement WMS and automation, ensure compliance and cross-functional collaboration to support production growth.
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 Director of Global Warehousing & Material Movement 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
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
- 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
$191,000—$253,000 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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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.
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Top Skills
Automation Tools
Warehouse Management Systems (Wms)
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