Manager, Field Services Planning

divh2Manager, Field Services Planning/h2pAnduril 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 Manager, Field Services Planning to join our team. The Manager will oversee a team of Field Service Material Planners who are tasked with ensuring the availability of critical maintenance materials, spare parts, and consumables to support asset uptime and operational readiness across our deployed systems. This role encompasses material flow responsibility throughout the entire value chain for Field Service MRO items, from strategic procurement to their timely deployment in maintenance activities. You will have full ownership of Field Service MRO inventory planning and strategy for multiple asset lines and deployments, and will be ultimately responsible for verifying we send the correct signals to Purchasing and Maintenance teams on what and when to acquire, store, or deploy. This leader will be instrumental in accurately signaling and forecasting intermittent and critical Field Service MRO demand, planning appropriate inventory levels, minimizing stockouts while optimizing costs, and ensuring that Anduril supports its hardware maintenance requirements via Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and other associated tools. The right person for this role has demonstrated leadership 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, maintained, and deployed under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you!/ppWhat Youll Do/pulliOversee a small team who plan, manage, and optimize Field Service MRO inventory, including spare parts, consumables, and critical components, ensuring their availability when and where maintenance needs them./liliCollaborate closely with Field Service, Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability Engineering teams to understand and anticipate demand for both preventative/scheduled and corrective maintenance activities./liliDevelop and maintain comprehensive critical spares lists, especially for hazard zone deployments, establishing appropriate stocking strategies for highly variable and mission-critical items./liliDesign and implement effective inventory control strategies such as min/max levels, safety stock calculations, and reorder points, accounting for intermittent and event-driven demand patterns./liliMonitor Field Service MRO part usage, analyze failure rates, and collaborate with Reliability Engineering to drive continuous improvement in material planning and asset reliability./liliProactively identify and expedite at-risk materials or troubleshoot potential supply chain disruptions to prevent maintenance delays and protect asset uptime./liliFoster strong cross-functional coordination with Maintenance, Operations, Deployment, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless material flow, improve visibility into demand, and align on Field Service MRO strategies./liliEnsure Field Service MRO planning strategies and inventory management practices align with and fulfill OS (Operations Sustainment) contract requirements./liliContinuously seek opportunities to right-size inventory levels, reducing excess while mitigating stockout risks for critical components./li/ulpRequired Qualifications/pulliBachelors 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 supply chain planning, inventory management, or MRO planning within a fast-paced manufacturing, aerospace defense, or technical environment./liliDemonstrated ability to solve complex operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment, with a focus on speed and accuracy./liliExcellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams./liliProven ability to be proactive, take substantial responsibility, and manage multiple priorities effectively./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/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliMasters degree or other higher education./lili8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or MRO planning within a fast-paced manufacturing, aerospace defense, or technical environment./liliPrevious experience specifically in MRO planning for complex electro-mechanical systems or defense applications./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./liliEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security 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:/p/div