Senior Director of Supply Chain

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Director of Supply Chain is the single accountable leader for all Supply Chain functions in the Air Dominance & Strike division (AD&S). AD&S is responsible for sales, design, development, production, and sustainment of the Autonomous Aircraft programs (Fury) as well as the missiles portfolio (Barracuda) and Roadrunner loitering munitions. The role is accountable for developing the team, processes, and standards that deliver radical production ramps while managing cost. This role requires the leader to rapidly travel from strategic thought and direction down to tactical levels of detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the four core teams in Supply Chain: Strategic Sourcing, Product Sourcing Engineering (GSMs), Procurement, and Supplier Industrialization Engineering.
• Attract and retain top talent; hire well and hold a high bar for talent through feedback and accountability.
• Define best-in-breed supply chain processes, ensuring smooth hand-offs between the various Supply Chain functions while maintaining accountability for outcomes across them.
• Develop an engagement model with Engineering to ensure design teams consider supply chain early to reduce risk to ramp.
• Work with Corp. Dev. to build a team that develops and executes unique commercial strategies to align incentives between Anduril and suppliers through contracting, JV, M&A, vertical integration, etc.
• Serve as a touchpoint to executives and the C-suite for all supply chain activities, risks, and opportunities for AD&S, communicating at the right altitude for the audience but able to “go-deep” when asked.
• Collaborate internally with key cross-functional leadership teams (e.g., engineering, program management, finance, business line) to negotiate tradeoffs, solicit cooperation, and resolve problems proactively.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, specifically in a supply chain or production-related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• Experience building processes and teams from early stages to a mature operating machine.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to the executive team and potential customers.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
• Experience with defense procurement and government contracting.
• Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
• Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress, including individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.

Pay

US Salary Range: $1—$100,000 USD

Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees, supporting health, recovery, and personal needs.