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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Jan 28, 2026
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Federal Materials Manager, Aerospace & Defense

Job description

As a Sr. Federal Materials Manager, you will create a strategic plan to optimize warehouse operations, create a standard set of metrics to monitor team performance, set goals for improving performance, and identify areas to reduce cost while maintaining quality. The right person for this role has extensive supply chain knowledge, has developed SOPs and implemented them, has implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and has a track record of managing expensive inventory. If you are someone who can operate autonomously to keep a warehouse team motivated and enjoys process improvement this may be the role for you.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S.

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and implement material management strategies, policies, and procedures to comply with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.244 and the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS)…
  • Hiring & training talent who can manage material flow per Anduril Federal guidelines.
  • Develop processes that increase the efficiency (speed & elimination of waste) and effectiveness of Anduril materials management.
  • Implement necessary systems that match Anduril Federal policies on management of government property & inventory management per the FAR & DFARS.
  • Implement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory…
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of…
  • Collaborate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time.
  • Analyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in complex engineering/manufacturing companies
  • 3+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or technicians
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
  • Experience managing 50 reports. Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to lead and develop a team effectively
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
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