Senior SOP Planning Analyst

divh2Senior SOP Planning Analyst/h2pCosta Mesa, California, United States/ppAnduril 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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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./ph3About The Job/h3pAndurils Planning team is seeking a world-class Senior SOP Planning Analyst (internally known at Anduril as Senior Demand Supply Planner) to join our team. The Senior SOP Planning Analyst has an integral role at Anduril, having material flow responsibility throughout the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished goods shipped to customers. They will have full ownership of certain assemblies and product lines, and will be ultimately responsible for sending the correct signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing on what and when to buy or build. This hire will be instrumental in signaling and forecasting accurate demand, planning inventory levels, and ensuring that Anduril supports its hardware requirements via Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and other associated tools. 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!/ph3What Youll Do/h3ulliManage day-to-day demand signaling, ordering, and inventory for various product lines./liliIdentify and resolve supply issues by collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams./liliLead Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) discussions for Supply Planning on designated product lines./liliWork with Business Development and Growth teams to align forecasts with actual demand plans./liliReport on and analyze supply and material health to inform key decisions for Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Business Development./liliDevelop and maintain processes within MRP systems and associated master data./liliDrive strategic initiatives towards best practices, including demand shaping, advanced modeling, and inventory optimization./li/ulh3Required Qualifications/h3ulliBachelors 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.)/lili6+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies./liliComplete ownership of a complex value chain, coordinating between multiple internal and external parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards./liliTechnical expertise including ability to read technical documentation and understanding hardware manufacturing processes./liliExperience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Netsuite, and CRM systems like Salesforce./liliAbility to travel up to 10% of the time./liliAbility to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA./li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliMasters degree or other higher education./lili8+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies./liliStrong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics./liliProficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview./liliKnowledge of supply chain planning systems like Blue Yonder and best practices in demand planning, inventory management, and SOP./liliExperience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma principles, and big data evaluation techniques./liliProactive, able to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy./liliAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance/li/ulpUS Salary Range/pp$129,000 - $171,000 USD/ppThe 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:/ph3Benefits/h3pAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits./ph3Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams/h3pAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. 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