Inventory Lead

ABOUT THE JOB

The Inventory Control Lead manages and guides warehouse and analyst staff to maintain near-perfect inventory records and optimize material flow. This role will be the primary liaison between site leadership, Finance, and Production, driving high-level strategies to minimize "Excess and Obsolete" (E&O) material while ensuring 100% availability for flight-critical programs.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Team Supervision: Lead and train a team of inventory analysts, ensuring they monitor key performance indicators and follow rigorous aerospace safety and quality standards (e.g., AS9100)

• Strategic Oversight: Coordinate with other manufacturing stakeholders to ensure efficient forecasting, planning and schedule execution

• Financial Responsibility: Monitor/reconcile inventory-related variances, support financial auditing activities and lead physical inventory counts

• Advanced Reconciliation: Troubleshoot and reconcile large-scale discrepancies that require high-level authorization or multi-departmental coordination

• Compliance Management: Ensure all material management follows strict federal guidelines, including the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for government property

• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean or Six Sigma initiatives to automate tracking or streamline the business systems processes that support shop-floor production

• Metric Reporting: Interface directly with site leadership to report on inventory metrics such as accuracy percentages, inventory turns, transaction discipline and shrinkage 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).  

• Mastery of ERP (Oracle preferred) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (Odoo preferred) or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). 

• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs), and programming skills such as Python or SQL for mining large data sets. 

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, mentor junior staff, and resolve conflicts in a high-pressure manufacturing environment. 

• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations for the management of government property. 

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities 

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 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 


• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 


• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 


• Generous time off: 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. 


• Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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. 


• Mental Health Resources: 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. 


• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 


• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 


• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 


• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 


• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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