Head of Planning

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.

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.

The Global Planning & Deployments Team is responsible for end-to-end hardware & deployment planning, execution, and sustainment. Embedded within the broader Production organization, Global Deployments & Planning's mission is to drive operational excellence from the earliest demand signals to production attainment and through field installation and service, all while ensuring customer satisfaction and system availability. The team partners deeply across the internal Production team with Supply Chain and Manufacturing; and also broadly throughout the organization with teams like Engineering, and Growth. Within the Global Deployments and Planning Team are the following functional areas : Demand, Supply, & Material Planning, Global Logistics, Pre-Deployment Planning & Deployment Operations, Technical / Field Operations, Product Operations & Monitoring, Training, and Technical Publications. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success, shaping the future of Anduril's defense solutions.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Head of Planning to lead Demand, Supply and Material Planning into the next phase of hyperscale at Anduril. In this role, you will help build and manage a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end hardware planning and setting the plans to build and deliver dozens of complex products across all Business Lines at Anduril. This is a critical role at Anduril, as you will be expected to partner across the organization to drive change and improvements, as we continue to scale at a rapid pace. Planning at Anduril is a very complex problem due to the dynamic nature of our end customers and their changing needs. The Planning teams help manage a diverse supply chain and production landscape of in-house prototype production, contract manufacturing, remote forward deployed repair depots, and will eventually play a major role in the launching and managing of Anduril's new hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ohio, Arsenal-1.

A successful candidate will thrive at the intersection of strategic and tactical execution and working cross-functionally to solve organization goals. You will mentor and lead cross-functional teams, build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure accurate forecasts and plans in support of critical missions around the world. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned operations leader with a passion for national security and cutting-edge technology.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee all Demand, Material, and Supply Planning activities across the company and lead Anduril's Hardware Planning organization into the phase of Anduril's hypergrowth and scale.
• Develop a center of excellence through refining SOPs and processes, introducing new systems & tools, and managing KPIs.
• Build, mentor, and grow the team to match business needs, scaling for expanding product lines and global operations.
• Own & Oversee the Sales & Operations Planning Process
• Successfully execute the monthly management of the S&OP process to maximize sales growth and profit, while minimizing inventory and financial risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evolve the S&OP process as Anduril evolves and ensure that the process is providing insightful reporting to measure performance and drive recommendations.
• Drive standardized reporting, templates, and KPIs with input from key stakeholders like Finance and Business Line and improve the team's internal processes to execute the monthly process.
• Team & Resource Management
• Develop and build a high performing team that can consistently and successfully meet the needs of the organization.
• Manage team staffing, resources, finances, and provide strategic guidance to enhance operational performance and support decision-making.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture that supports professional growth and employee engagement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners (Growth, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Deployments, and Finance) and have ability to influence and drive change when necessary.
• Partner up, down, and across the organization as necessary - must have the ability to present and interact with Exec / Senior Leadership, but also develop strong relationships with working teams.
• Identify and resolve obstacles, leveraging both strategic and scrappy solutions to maintain plans and commitments.
• Evaluate planning processes and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecasts, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Champion the development of new tools, techniques, and methods that streamline planning processes, workload, and improve reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

US Salary Range

$216,000 - $324,000 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 :

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) : Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

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Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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