Demand Planner

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance operational decision-making through data-driven insights. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop accurate demand forecasts and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain planning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join us in transforming military capabilities with innovative technology.

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Generous PTO plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Daily Meals and Provisions

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain planning or operations.
• Experience with complex mechanical/electrical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support development of demand forecasts and data models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on demand planning.

Skills

Analytical Aptitude

Communication

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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

As a Demand Planner within Anduril's Global Deployments & Planning organization, you will support the development of demand forecasts, data models that inform operational decision making and strategic initiatives that drive towards best practice. As a member of the Demand Planning team, you will partner with teams across the business - from Production and Sales teams to our Tower and Drone teams - to gather and shape demand that informs our hardware delivery requirements.

You are perfect for this role if you have strong technical skills that can translate complex data into actionable insights and thrive influencing cross functional stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the Demand Planning team by driving the development of an accurate and achievable demand plan by product and in conjunction with Business Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering to deliver hardware for both internal and external customers
• Generate and analyze historical data as necessary to identify trends in demand, shipments, market / customer insights and engineering requirements
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure the appropriate data is available and accurate for review at S&OP process meetings
• Support strategic initiatives that drive toward best practice including demand shaping, advanced modeling techniques, and inventory optimization
• Understand the hardware systems to a level that enables quick decision-making as well as effective questioning and discussion of potential sales opportunities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years past experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in either a supply chain planning or operations role where complex mechanical and / or electrical assemblies where built
• Demonstrated abilities and / or proven track record of success within a complex industry or consulting environment
• Prior knowledge of Salesforce or a similar Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Prior knowledge of NetSuite or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Bachelor's degree or higher in any business or technical field including finance, economics, supply chain management, business administration, marketing, mechanical / aerospace / manufacturing, electrical, or computer engineering
• You are self-driven and relentlessly proactive. You don't wait on others to solve problems. You proactively step into the gap to offer solutions yourself
• You have strong analytical aptitude. You intuitively think about problems in terms of numbers and data-models, and you are able to quickly execute analyses in Excel or SQL
• You are comfortable communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role can at-times require comms to large groups and senior leadership. This should excite you!
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior knowledge of Blue Yonder or a similar Supply Chain Planning system; developing statistical models to predict demand in a fast paced, high mix, low volume environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning best practices and data processes that generate business value. Including, but not limited to, demand planning, inventory management, supply planning, S&OP / S&OE and Integrated Business Planning.
• Knowledge of and experience with big data evaluation and analysis techniques. Experience with SQL databases - storage of information and writing custom queries to pull and analyze data sets to direct focus and action.
• Knowledge of and experience with leading data reporting applications including Tableau, Power BI, Qlikview, etc.

US Salary Range

100,000-$150,000 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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