Material Flow Specialist

Anduril Industries; United States; On-site; USD 38,572 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Material Flow Specialist to enhance operations within their Supply Chain team. This role involves executing warehouse tasks, maintaining organized production workflows, and collaborating with engineers to optimize material flow procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, 3-5 years in relevant environments, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. This position offers a competitive salary range from $28 to $70 USD, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics environments.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on warehouse and production operations.
• Maintain organized material flow to support production.
• Create process flow charts for material handling procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory control

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

WMS systems

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

Anduril’s Supply Chain team is seeking a Material Flow Specialist to join us. As a Materials Specialist, you will execute hands‑on warehouse and production operations to ensure materials flow seamlessly through our manufacturing operations. Working closely with Material Flow Engineers and Warehouse Operations, you will own tactical responsibilities including inventory management, visual workplace systems, and process standardization. This is a foundational role that provides deep operational experience and clear pathways for career growth within our supply chain organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own hands‑on warehouse and production tasks including visual management (labeling, signage), lineside inventory organization, stock relocation, and replenishment system execution (Kanban, Supermarkets)
• Maintain organized, efficient material flow to support uninterrupted production schedules
• Create and maintain process flow charts to document material handling procedures
• Identify simple variants from standard processes and elevate to Material Flow Engineers
• Assist in implementing 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing principles on the production floor
• Provide tactical execution support for Material Flow Engineering projects
• Conduct time‑and‑motion studies to gather baseline operational data
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and change management efforts
• Work primarily with Material Flow Engineers and Warehouse Operations teams
• Provide regular progress reports to leadership on task completion and project status
• Maintain strong working relationships with Production, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing teams
• Participate in rapid‑response “tiger teams” to support multi‑site warehouse setups, layout optimizations, and operational improvements
• Travel to various Anduril locations to execute high‑impact operational projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, or logistics environments
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, inventory control, and replenishment systems (Kanban, Supermarkets)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Sheets for data entry and basic analysis. Exposure to ERP or WMS systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with ability to document processes and provide clear status updates to management
• Willingness to travel up to (Insert) to support multi‑site operations
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for extended periods and lift/move up to (Insert)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in fast‑paced, high‑growth manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, defense, or robotics)
• Hands‑on experience with time‑and‑motion studies, line balancing, or value stream mapping
• Interest in designing physical workspaces, lineside storage solutions, or material flow routes
• Strong spreadsheet capabilities including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic data analysis
• Understanding of how materials, production, and quality functions interact within manufacturing operations
• Proven track record of executing high‑quality tactical work with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines

US Hourly Range

$28—$70 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.