Strategic Material Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead a team responsible for forecasting, procurement, inventory control, and supplier management to support cutting‑edge defense hardware production.

You will partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and related teams to develop robust material plans aligned with production demands and financial targets, while maintaining quality standards and on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (i.e. manufacturing, engineering, analytics, computer science, etc.) or business field (i.e. finance, economics, supply chain management, business administration, marketing, etc.)
• 8+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
• 1+ years of experience managing a direct team
• Demonstrated ability to completely own complex value chains from start to finish, coordinating between multiple internal and internal parties to ensure on‑time deliveries and adherence to quality standards
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Netsuite, and CRM systems like Salesforce
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to take on substantial responsibility across supply chain, logistics, engineering, and supply planning functions with a bias towards speed and accuracy
• Strong technical expertise including ability to read technical documentation, drawings, and CAD data, understanding of a variety of hardware manufacturing processes for both electronics (PCBAs, sensor hardware, etc.) and structures/mechanisms
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement material planning strategies to ensure continuous supply and optimal inventory levels
• Oversee the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) processes and adjust plans as necessary to address production needs
• Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure timely delivery and availability of materials
• Analyze and forecast material needs based on production schedules, historical usage patterns, and future demand projections
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve material shortages, expediting when necessary to prevent production delays
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the material planning function
• Monitor inventory levels and take corrective actions to address discrepancies and avoid excess or obsolete stock
• Provide regular reporting on material status, risks, and performance metrics to key stakeholders and management
• Support new product introductions by ensuring material availability in line with project timelines
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to optimize overall planning processes and contribute to achieving the company's financial and operational goals

Skills

Forecasting & planning

Leadership & team management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Technical reading of CAD data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field

Tools

Oracle ERP

NetSuite ERP

Salesforce CRM

SQL databases

Tableau/Power BI/Qlikview

Blue Yonder

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead a team responsible for forecasting, procurement, inventory control, and supplier management to support cutting‑edge defense hardware production.

You will partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and related teams to develop robust material plans aligned with production demands and financial targets, while maintaining quality standards and on‑time delivery.