Materials Manager, Warehouse (Technical Hardware)

- 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.

- 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 Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA

- 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

- Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations

- 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

- Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran warehouse staff

- Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments

- Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals

- Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations

- Experience supporting process development and implementing new processes

- 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