Head of Planning

Anduril 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 century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Head of Planning to lead Demand, Supply, and Material Planning into the next phase of production scaling at RMS in McHenry, MS. This is a critical role at Anduril, as you will be expected to partner across the organization to drive change and improvements, as we continue to grow at a rapid pace. Planning at Anduril is a very complex problem due to the dynamic nature of our end customers and their changing needs. The Planning teams help manage a diverse supply chain and production landscape of developmental operations and full-rate production.

A successful candidate will thrive at the intersection of strategic and tactical execution and working cross-functionally to solve organization goals. You will mentor and lead cross-functional teams, build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure accurate forecasts and plans. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned operations leader with a passion for national security and cutting-edge innovation in the Solid Rocket Motor arena to lead and scale planning operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead & Scale Planning at Anduril
• Oversee all Demand, Material, and Supply Planning activities across Rocket Motor Systems.
• Refine SOPs and processes, introducing new systems & tools, and managing KPIs.
• Build, mentor, and grow the team to match business needs, scaling for expanding product lines and global operations.
• Develop long-term road maps encompassing Growth, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to support expansion strategy.
• Own & Oversee the Sales & Operations Planning Process
• Successfully execute the monthly management of the S&OP process to maximize sales growth and profit, while minimizing inventory and financial risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evolve the S&OP process as Anduril evolves and ensure that the process is providing insightful reporting to measure performance and drive recommendations.
• Drive standardized reporting, templates, and KPIs with input from key stakeholders like Finance and Business Line and improve the team’s internal processes to execute the monthly process.
• Team & Resource Management
• Develop and build a high performing team that can consistently and successfully meet the needs of the organization.
• Manage team staffing, resources, finances, and provide strategic guidance to enhance operational performance and support decision-making.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture that supports professional growth and employee engagement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners (Growth, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance) and have ability to influence and drive change when necessary.
• Partner up, down, and across the organization as necessary - must have the ability to present and interact with Exec/Senior Leadership, but also develop strong relationships with working teams.
• Identify and resolve obstacles, leveraging both strategic and scrappy solutions to maintain plans and commitments.
• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
• Evaluate planning processes and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecasts, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Champion the development of new tools, techniques, and methods that streamline planning processes, workload, and improve reporting.
• Integrate ERP, MRP, and digital factory systems to provide end-to-end visibility and facilitate informed decisions on inventory, material flow, and performance.
• Implement efficient material planning and short-term production scheduling to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct capacity analysis to optimize throughput improvements and plant loading to identify constraints, improve efficiency in resource allocation, and maximize utilization.

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