Federal Material Manager

Anduril Industries; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Federal/Capital Materials Manager to support the Anduril North Carolina Composites branch. You will create strategic plans for material procedures, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and maintain systems going into production.

The role focuses on SOP development, ERP/WMS implementation, and managing federal/capital inventories. You will lead a warehouse team, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and drive continuous improvement onsite in Morrisville, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in an aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment.
• Ability to be onsite, local to Morrisville, NC.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to develop a team and systems/procedures effectively.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS compliance and government material management processes.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards and MMAS Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop material management strategies to comply with FAR/DFARS and DFARS/252.244-7001.
• Implement End-to-End material management measures to ensure inventory accuracy and reduce stockouts.
• Collaborate with government property, procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality teams for demand forecasting and planning.
• Align material availability with production schedules and minimize disruptions.
• Analyze material usage trends and implement lean practices for handling, storage, and distribution.
• Utilize ERP & WMS to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights.
• Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Collaboration

Compliance knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

AS9100

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 TEAM

Anduril North Carolina is seeking a Federal/Capital Material Manager to support the Anduril Composites branch. As the Federal/Capital Materials Manager you will be responsible for creating a strategic plan to stand up the Material Procedures and Processes, ensure compliance per the FAR and DFAR, and maintain the systems/processes going into production. The right person for this role will have knowledge on the development and implementation of SOPs, has implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and has a track record of properly managing federal/capital inventories and systems. If you are someone who can operate autonomously and enjoys process/procedure implementation and improvement this may be the role for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with support teams on the implementation of material management strategies, policies, and procedures to comply with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.245-1 and the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001. This includes:
  • Develop processes that increase the efficiency (speed & elimination of waste) and effectiveness of Anduril North Carolina (ANC) material management.
  • Implement necessary systems at ANC for the compliance of material & inventory management.
• Implement End-to-End material management measures (Government and Capital), including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking.
• This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics.
• Work with the onsite ANC team on the implementation of government material management processes/procedures and onsite training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including government property, procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time.
• Analyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution.
• Utilize ERP & WMS software systems and tools to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize material-related processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in an aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment
• Ability to be onsite, local to Morrisville, NC
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to develop a team and systems/procedures effectively.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards as well as knowledge of MMAS Systems, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 52.245-1 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 245.
• A proven ability to implement and maintain compliance systems.
• Experience supporting compliance audits, including internal assessments and external reviews (e.g., DCMA and DCAA).
• Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data
• Reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance standards related to material management activities.

US Salary Range

$89,000 — $131,000 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

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