Anduril Industries

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Anduril Industries$74K — $99K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in material management or supply chain roles in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in a team setting.
  • Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement material management strategies and policies.
  • Hire and train talent for effective material flow management.
  • Create processes to enhance efficiency and waste elimination.
  • Implement end-to-end material management for inventory accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for demand forecasting and procurement planning.
  • Analyze material usage trends for process improvements.
  • Utilize ERP & WMS systems for inventory tracking and reporting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee growth and career development.
  • A focus on creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Manager over Shipping & Receiving, you will create a strategic plan to optimize warehouse operations, create a standard set of metrics to monitor team performance, set goals for improving performance, and identify areas to reduce cost while maintaining quality. The right person for this role has extensive supply chain knowledge, has developed SOPs and implemented them, has implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and has a track record of managing expensive inventory. If you are someone who can operate autonomously to keep a warehouse team motivated and enjoys process improvement this may be the role for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Develop and implement material management strategies, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations.
    • Hiring & training talent who can manage material flow per Anduril guidelines.
    • Develop processes that increase the efficiency (speed & elimination of waste) and effectiveness of Anduril materials management.
    • Implement necessary systems that match Anduril Federal policies on management of government property & inventory management.
  • Implement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking. This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials.
  • Collaborate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time.
  • Analyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution.
  • Utilize ERP & WMS software systems and tools to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize material-related processes.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in an aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment
  • 2+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or technicians
  • Ability to be onsite, local to Atlanta, GA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, manufacturing or related operations field
  • Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals
  • Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
  • Experience being hands-on and boots on the ground in the warehouse with proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, and ability to adapt to constantly changing warehouse environments
  • Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations
  • Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
  • Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data
  • Reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Forklift certification


US Salary Range

$74,000-$99,000 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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Anduril Industries

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Shipping & Receiving Manager jobs: