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Supply Chain Director - Costa Mesa California
Company: Gh Gruppe
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Posted On: 05/05/2025
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 TEAMThe Supply Chain Director supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. As the Supply Chain Director, this individual will be responsible for managing a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers who will be the central point of contact for all supply chain needs in the product development process internally and externally. In this role, you will work with engineering, product program office and the broader production leadership team to support strategic sourcing initiatives and planning in pursuit of program and manufacturing goals, and lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.WHAT YOU'LL DO - Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
- Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
- Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (ex., engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right 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.
- Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
- 10+ years past experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in either a supply chain or production-related role where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies were built. At least 5+ years in a leadership position.
- Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- 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.
- Proven leadership leading large teams in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
- Strong team player who can wear different hats to help your team move forward. Willing to tackle individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.US Salary Range$160,000 - $240,000 USDThe 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:
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