ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Logistics Manager to build, lead, and implement our logistics function at our hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ashville, Ohio. This is a high-impact role responsible for end-to-end logistics strategy, execution, and carrier management in support of Arsenal-1's ramp to full-rate production. You will act as the on-site owner of Air Dominance & Strike logistics and transportation functions, ensuring our inbound and outbound logistics network is agile, resilient, and cost-effective in support of mission-critical programs. This role requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels-designing scalable logistics solutions while also driving day-to-day execution with precision. At Anduril Industries, logistics is a critical enabler of mission success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Air Dominance and Strike Site Logistics Leadership
  • In close partnership with the overall Site Logistics Team, own and lead all logistics operations related to Air Dominance and Strike products in and out of Arsenal-1 (Ashville, OH)
  • Serve as the primary Business Line point of contact for site transportation and logistics strategy
  • Partner with global logistics leadership to align Business Line execution with enterprise strategy and objectives
  • Coordinate with AD&S manufacturing, supply chain, receiving, and warehouse teams to ensure material flow supports production, test, and sustainment operations
• Carrier Strategy & Requirements
  • Define program-specific transportation requirements and partner with Site Logistics to execute carrier strategy across required modes (LTL, FTL, expedited, flatbed, air, ocean, parcel)
  • Provide Business Line input to 3PL, freight forwarder, and last-mile provider selection on lanes critical to Autonomous Airpower production and sustainment, driving service-level performance, cost optimization, and capacity planning to support high-volume throughput
• Logistics Strategy & Network Design
  • Design and optimize inbound, intra-company, and outbound distribution flows, routing strategies, and transportation service offerings in coordination with the Site Logistics function
  • Partner with internal trade compliance teams and external brokers to ensure import/export compliance for internationally sourced components and finished goods
  • Intermodal & Intrasite Transportation, own intermodal solutions for movement from production line to customer site and manage intrasite transportation across the Arsenal-1 complex between production, integration, storage, and flight-line areas
• Procurement & Commercial Ownership
  • Lead site logistics sourcing and procurement efforts in collaboration with the enterprise logistics strategy and team
  • Run RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance
  • Own site logistics spend and deliver against cost targets
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Establish and track KPIs (cost, service, transit time, reliability, dock-to-stock, on-time shipment) and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network
  • Implement tools and reporting (TMS, visibility platforms) to increase visibility, control, and standard work
• Inventory Control Point & Sustainment Operations
  • Coordinate with the inventory management organization to establish and maintain processes and systems to enable 24/7 coverage model for urgent parts-issue capability through staffing, on-call rotation, and escalation procedures
  • Establish robust, urgent shipping lanes and modes to resolve AOG/MICAP events
  • Own the reverse logistics process for components, sub-assemblies, and aircraft returning from customer sites back to Arsenal-1, including induction, triage, routing to the appropriate repair node, and reissue into serviceable inventory

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master's preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management
• Proven ability to build and scale logistics operations supporting a high-volume manufacturing site
• Experience managing U.S. domestic freight networks (OTR, parcel, LTL/FTL) at scale
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth, or ambiguous environment
• Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Willing to travel up to 15% of the time
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing environments
• Experience standing up logistics operations at a greenfield or rapidly scaling manufacturing facility
• Experience supporting global and international logistics operations
• Six Sigma certification or Lean training
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS/TMS integrations (Oracle or similar)
• Active U.S. Security Clearance

US Salary Range

$97,000-$129,000 USD

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

Benefits

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