Strategic Material Planner for Defense Hardware

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Material Planner to own material flow from raw materials through finished goods, coordinating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to buy or build components and keep ERP-driven processes running.

You will manage production plans, forecast needs, flag shortages, and collaborate with Engineering on component changes, ensuring on-time delivery while upholding strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in supply chain or production-type role.
• Prior knowledge of Netsuite or a similar ERP system.
• Ability to travel up to 15-20%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the production plan including working with Purchasing to ensure component availability and scheduling production in line with availability.
• Provide visibility on part shortages to purchasing and production teams (in clear-to-build).
• Provide forecasts to the Supply Chain team for components required for production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize supply allocations.
• Work cross-functionally with the Engineering team to provide visibility into material coverage on component changes.
• Manage Consumables Inventory and ensure stocked to support Production.
• Develop and maintain processes for working within MRP and the associated master data.

Skills

3+ years experience

Travel up to 15-20%

US Top Secret clearance

Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (technical)

Tools

Netsuite ERP

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Material Planner to own material flow from raw materials through finished goods, coordinating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to buy or build components and keep ERP-driven processes running.

You will manage production plans, forecast needs, flag shortages, and collaborate with Engineering on component changes, ensuring on-time delivery while upholding strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.