Director of Supply Chain

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied defense capabilities with advanced software and hardware systems. Our ALTIUS business line builds the most manufactured and deployed hardware systems in Andurils historydelivering critical autonomous tube-launched air vehicles to the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies to protect sovereignty and deter aggression. Producing at a high cadence of hundreds of vehicles per month the ALTIUS line is at the forefront of modern scaled defense manufacturing.

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead product sourcing procurement supplier quality material flow inventory and warehousing operations for the ALTIUS product line in Atlanta this role you will lead a high-performing supply chain organization executing under extreme urgency to deliver at high-rate traditional aerospace programs bound to rigid years-long developmental cycles Anduril continuously iterates and upgrades hardware post-deployment. You will be asked to thrive in ambiguity: onboarding and driving suppliers against tight deadlines when engineering requirements are not yet fully locked compressing 6-month industry lead times into weeks and building a resilient supply base that can pivot in real will lead cross-functional efforts across engineering manufacturing and corporate sourcingpartnering closely with our central Arsenal manufacturing and commodity teamsto guarantee parts arrive on time to hit demanding delivery targets.
As a member of the Supply Chain team you will operate in a matrix reporting structure reporting directly to the Atlanta Head of Production with dotted-line responsibilities to corporate Supply Chain leadership.

• Architect and execute an aggressive agile supply chain strategy supporting high-rate manufacturing for the ALTIUS hardware line.
• Lead mentor and scale an operational supply chain team supporting a production organization of 50 personnel.
• Drive supplier identification qualification and performance under dynamic conditions managing suppliers effectively even when initial engineering requirements or scopes are evolving.
• Aggressively compress lead timesturning standard 6-month industry timelines into rapid turnarounds without sacrificing quality or system reliability.
• Own supplier quality engineering inspection validation and qualification processes utilizing DFMEA and quality standards to proactively mitigate part failure risks.
• Lead rigorous commercial and cost negotiations with critical vendors moving beyond standard long-term agreements (LTAs) to secure maximum speed flexibility and volume pricing.
• Optimize end-to-end material flow inventory control and warehousing using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Maintain rigorous manufacturing and audit compliance standards (including AS9100 quality management).
• Partner closely with central Arsenal manufacturing hubs corporate commodity managers and engineering teams to conduct make/buy analyses and resolve design-to-production bottlenecks.
• Serve as the primary escalation point when suppliers slip: diagnosing root causes executing recovery plans and ensuring the line never goes down.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Operations or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive supply chain and procurement leadership experience within aerospace defense hardware devices automotive/EV (e.g. Tesla) or advanced hardware manufacturing.
• Proven track record of career progression and organizational tenure (demonstrated growth/promotions within prior companies).
• Direct experience scaling a production line to high volumes (hundreds of complex mechanical/electrical units per month).
• Demonstrated experience operating under extreme speed and ambiguity with an ability to deliver on commitments when design definitions or specs are still evolving.
• Deep expertise in supplier quality management qualification processes DFMEA and AS9100 compliance.
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating with modern ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to visit local and regional supply partners.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Prior experience in fast-turn high-consequence hardware environments
• Masters degree or MBA in a technical or business discipline.
• Active U.S. Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• Familiarity with defense contracting practices FAR/DFARS and ITAR compliance.

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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