Demand & Supply Planning Manager — Lead S&OP Excellence

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Onsite amenities

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Manager of Demand & Supply Planning, Counter Intrusion to lead a growing team in planning material and builds for defense hardware. You’ll drive S&OP processes, forecast accuracy, and inventory strategy for multiple product lines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You’ll collaborate with sales, operations, and finance, set KPIs, optimize planning tools, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.
• 8+ years in supply chain or production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct people management.
• Experience owning complex value chains end-to-end and coordinating internal/external teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, Netsuite) and CRM (Salesforce).
• Ability to travel up to 25% and relocate onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply & demand plans aligned with sales forecasts.
• Lead the planning team to ensure efficient, accurate planning activities.
• Collaborate through S&OP with sales, operations, and finance for data-driven forecasts.
• Distill complex scenarios for executive decision-making.
• Manage inventory to meet service levels while minimizing excess/obsolescence.
• Monitor supplier performance and address disruptions promptly.
• Improve planning processes and implement planning systems/tools.
• Define KPI metrics for planning functions.
• Prepare reports on program performance and inventory metrics.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness for launches.

Skills

Supply chain management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical or business)

Tools

Oracle

Netsuite

Salesforce

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Manager of Demand & Supply Planning, Counter Intrusion to lead a growing team in planning material and builds for defense hardware. You’ll drive S&OP processes, forecast accuracy, and inventory strategy for multiple product lines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You’ll collaborate with sales, operations, and finance, set KPIs, optimize planning tools, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining stringent quality standards.