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Senior Manager, Global Trade OperationsAnduril • Cathedral City, CA, US
Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations

Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations

Anduril • Cathedral City, CA, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations

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.

About The Team

The Deployments Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Anduril's hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product, Engineering, Growth, Business Development, Technical Operations, and Mission Operations, Deployments oversees forward logistics, site installation, maintenance & repairs, field inventory management, sustainment and reverse logistics. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success, shaping the future of Anduril's defense solutions.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations. In this role, you will lead and support Anduril's global import and customs brokerage strategy to ensure compliant, cost-effective, and scalable operations across U.S., EMEA, APAC, and other global regions. This role is critical to supporting Anduril's defense manufacturing supply chain, ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign customs regimes, and enabling the smooth movement of mission-critical hardware, technology, and components.

What You'll Do

Customs Compliance & Brokerage Oversight

  • Serve as the primary liaison with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and global customs authorities.
  • Oversee all import brokerage operations, including HTS classification, customs entry, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility reviews.
  • Manage Power of Attorney (POA) relationships with customs brokers, ensuring governance and standardized SOPs across regions.
  • Ensure compliance with defense-specific import and export regulations, including ITAR, EAR, DFARS, CTPAT, and other U.S. and allied-nation security trade controls.

Global Trade Strategy & Governance

  • Develop and maintain Anduril's global import governance program, including policies, audit protocols, and internal training.
  • Lead and support trade lane risk assessments, duty mitigation strategies (FTA utilization, duty drawback, tariff engineering, etc.).
  • Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., Section 301 / 232 tariffs, USMCA, UK-EU trade rules) and advise leadership on business impact.
  • Vendor & Network Management

  • Manage global customs brokerage vendors and assess their performance, SLAs, and compliance.
  • Build a standardized vendor engagement model for imports across all operating regions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Legal, Engineering, Finance, and Program teams to align import compliance with operational goals.
  • Provide expert trade compliance guidance during sourcing decisions and supplier onboarding.
  • Support major defense programs requiring temporary imports (ATA Carnet, testing, exhibitions, defense tenders).
  • Report import KPIs, trade risks, and savings initiatives to senior leadership.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
  • 812+ years in global trade compliance, import operations, or customs brokerage management.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. and global customs regimes.
  • Strong working knowledge of Incoterms (FOB, DDP, EXW, CIF, CPT, etc.), tariff mitigation strategies, and bonded warehouse / FTZ programs.
  • Proven experience managing global brokerage networks and 3PL / 4PL partnerships.
  • Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, and all levels of management.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensed U.S. Customs Broker strongly preferred.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing environments is a plus.
  • Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus.
  • Six Sigma certification or Lean training preferred.
  • US Salary Range $126,000 - $167,000 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 :

  • Healthcare Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Additional Benefits : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Access free mental health resources 24 / 7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Annual reimbursement for professional development. Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Available depending on role eligibility.
  • Retirement Savings Plan : Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. Pension plan with employer match. Superannuation plan.
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