Director of Supply Chain

Anduril

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• Lead procurement, subcontracts, material flow, inventory, and warehousing operations across multiple sites for Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems business line, reporting to the Head of Production with matrix responsibilities to corporate Supply Chain leadership. • Develop and execute supply chain strategies focused on cost optimization, quality, delivery targets, and scalability to support rapid business growth in critical defense propulsion programs. • Build supplier relationships, manage performance metrics, and negotiate complex commercial terms to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost requirements. • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, finance, and other departments to resolve supply chain challenges and implement process improvements. • Work on a senior leadership team within a fast-growing defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI and autonomy 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 TEAM

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied defense capabilities with advanced software and hardware systems. Our Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) business line is building critical propulsion capabilities that will redefine how our customers meet urgent mission requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, subcontracts, material flow, inventory, and warehousing operations across multiple sites and programs. This senior leadership role carries broad responsibility for developing and executing supply chain strategies to fuel Anduril’s rapid growth in propulsion. Your expertise will shape the supply chain for one of the most critical propulsion programs in the defense sector. You will be asked to lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.

As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be in a matrix reporting structure; reporting directly into McHenry’s Head of Production with dotted line responsibilities into our corporate Supply Chain leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and drive supplier performance management to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
Negotiate (with support as needed from the Global Strategic Sourcing team as needed) complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (ex., engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track track supply chain health and drive improvements.
Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.
Optimize material flow systems including warehousing, material handling, and staging/kitting/delivery processes to support production requirements across multiple sites.
Conduct make/buy analysis and vertical integration assessments to determine the most effective manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
Develop innovative inventory solutions and ensure inventory accuracy to balance operational efficiency with program requirements.
Implement and oversee supply base cost management initiatives to drive value and maintain competitive advantage in the defense sector.
Support capture teams with supply chain expertise to strengthen bid responses and proposals for new business opportunities.
Lead strategic source selection processes to identify and qualify suppliers that can meet Anduril's demanding technical and schedule requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing
Strong background in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations
Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices
Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality
Experience scaling supply chain organizations during high growth or production ramps
Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel up to 20%
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
Previous experience in implementing ERP systems as they relate to supply chain (ex., supplier portal, warehouse management system...etc.).
Proven leadership leading large teams in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
Strong team player who can wear different hats to help your team move forward. Willing to tackle individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.

US Salary Range

$170,000—$226,000 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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Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
McHenry, Mississippi, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
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Status:
Active

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