Senior Manager, Inventory Control (Multi-Site)

Anduril is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager to establish and lead the inventory management function within Imaging's supply chain organisation. This foundational leadership role involves owning warehouse operations, logistics, trade compliance, and inventory accuracy across all Imaging locations and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

Responsibilities

• Own warehouse operations across all Imaging sites, standardising receiving through shipping processes, layouts, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Select and manage 3PL providers; define SLAs and hold partners accountable to performance targets.
• Optimise space utilisation, racking, and material flow to support production schedules and growth.
• Oversee receiving (dock scheduling, inspection, ERP receipts, discrepancy resolution) and shipping (fulfillment, packaging, carrier scheduling, BOL, POD).
• Establish KPIs for dock-to-stock, shipping accuracy, and on-time shipment.
• Build and manage inbound/outbound logistics networks across sites, warehouses, 3PLs, and suppliers, optimising cost, speed, and reliability.
• Own ITAR, EAR, and customs compliance for Imaging; serve as liaison to Anduril's central trade compliance team and maintain classification and duty records.
• Build inventory control frameworks: cycle counting (ABC), physical inventories, and perpetual reconciliation to a 98%+ accuracy target.
• Drive E&O reduction and disposition; implement lot traceability, serialisation, and ERP transaction discipline.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or logistics in a manufacturing or defense environment; at least 3 years in a multi-site or multi-warehouse leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing 3PL relationships, including contract negotiation, SLA definition, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of ITAR/EAR export control regulations and import compliance processes; experience managing controlled-item shipments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong understanding of inventory control methodologies: ABC analysis, cycle counting, safety stock optimisation, and E&O management.
• Experience leading and developing teams of 15+ across multiple locations; ability to hire, coach, and set performance standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments with serialisation and lot traceability requirements.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with optics, electro-optical systems, or precision hardware manufacturing.
• Familiarity with foreign trade zones (FTZ), duty drawback programs, and customs brokerage.
• Experience with rapid-growth or startup environments where you had to build processes and teams from scratch.
• PMP or project management experience for warehouse buildouts and system implementations.

Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees.