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Senior Warehouse Manager, Aerospace & Defense Hardware

Anduril· Hardware Operations : Supply Chain : Warehousing & Transportation
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior Materials Manager responsible for strategic planning and execution of warehouse operations, KPI development, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliant material management and on-time delivery in an aerospace/defense environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement material management strategies, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations.
  • Hiring & training talent who can manage material flow per Anduril guidelines.
  • Develop processes that increase efficiency and reduce waste in materials management.
  • Implement systems that align with Anduril Federal policies on government property & inventory management.
  • Implement End-to-End material management measures including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits; develop and improve critical metrics.
  • Collaborate with procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality for demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely material delivery.
  • Serve as a primary strategic partner across business divisions; align central service delivery with divisional roadmaps.
  • Scale central service operations for rapid response, agility, and integration with frontline teams.
  • Define, track, and operationalize high-signal KPIs tied to business outcomes and mission success.
  • Collaborate with production planning and manufacturing to align material availability with production schedules and minimize disruptions.
  • Analyze material usage trends and implement lean practices to optimize handling, storage, and distribution.
  • Utilize ERP & WMS to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control in material management.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team with ongoing training and performance feedback.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years in material management, inventory control, or supply chain roles in aerospace/defense manufacturing
  • 2+ years managing a lead of supervisors, associates, or technicians
  • Ability to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

Required:Material management strategyERP/WMS optimizationRegulatory complianceLeadership & talent development

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and beyond)
  • Equity grants often included with full-time offers
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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