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Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $129,000 – $171,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman

Quick Summary

Manager of Demand & Supply Planning role at a defense technology company responsible for managing supply chain planning teams and executing sales and operations planning for advanced hardware manufacturing.

Skills & Keywords

Supply chain planningSales & operations planningERP systemsDemand forecasting

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and execute supply & demand plans that support the company's sales forecasts and business strategies
Lead the Supply & Demand planning team to ensure efficient and effective execution of planning activities
Collaborate through S&OP with various departments, including sales, operations, and finance, to gather relevant data for accurate supply forecasting
Effectively distill and communicate complex scenarios to executives for strategic decision-making and alignment
Manage inventory levels to meet service level targets while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and address any supply chain disruptions proactively
Optimize supply & demand planning processes through continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency
Implement and maintain planning systems and tools to improve planning accuracy and visibility across the organization
Define Key Performance metrics for Supply & Demand Planning functions
Prepare and present regular reports on program performance, including inventory metrics and risk assessments
Support new product launches by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and timely market entry

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (i.e. manufacturing, engineering, analytics, computer science, etc.) or business field (i.e. finance, economics, supply chain management, business administration, marketing, etc.)
8+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
3+ years of experience managing a direct team
Demonstrated ability to completely own complex value chains from start to finish, coordinating between multiple internal and internal parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Netsuite, and CRM systems like Salesforce
Ability to demonstrate a willingness to take on substantial responsibility across supply chain, logistics, engineering, and supply planning functions with a bias towards speed and accuracy
Strong technical expertise including ability to read technical documentation, drawings, and CAD data, understanding of a variety of hardware manufacturing processes for both electronics (PCBAs, sensor hardware, etc.) and structures/mechanisms
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
Master’s degree or other higher education
Strong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview
Knowledge of supply chain planning systems like Blue Yonder and best practices in demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma principles, and big data evaluation techniques
Proactive, able to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
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ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Planning team is seeking a Manager of Demand & Supply Planning to join our team. The Planning team is responsible for planning material and builds to support rapidly iterating and building of cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, mobile ground equipment, and flight vehicles. The Manager of Demand & Supply Planning will manage a team of Demand & Supply Planners in executing S&OP and providing in-depth analysis for our business partners. They will ultimately be responsible for sending the correct signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing on what and when to buy or build for each of the supported product lines. The addition of this role is pivotal in transforming our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, empowering our operations to not only meet but exceed our financial objectives. This strategic hire will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and enhancing our ability to forecast, plan, and execute with greater precision and efficiency.The right person for this role has demonstrated ownership and experience solving complex operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are built and shipped under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you!

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