Planning Program Manager
About The Position
ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Planning Manager to drive the systems, processes, and cross-functional initiatives that power Anduril’s supply planning and operational readiness. This role will be at the center of our efforts to scale planning, material readiness, and hardware fulfillment in alignment with rapidly evolving product and deployment needs. As a Planning Project Manager, you will work across Supply Chain, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Deployment Ops to ensure we can plan and deliver the right hardware, at the right time, with minimal friction and maximum scalability. You’ll bring clarity to complex planning problems, lead high-impact projects from conception to execution, and build the planning foundation needed to support Anduril’s next phase of growth. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems thinking, operational execution, and stakeholder alignment.
Requirements
- 6+ years’ experience in inventory forecasting, supply planning, or inventory management in a hardware/manufacturing environment.
- Track record of improving inventory forecast accuracy and enforcing business-wide accountability.
- Strong data analysis skills; able to identify and fix systemic issues impacting inventory forecast reliability.
- Deep familiarity with ERP and planning systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar).
- High ownership, strong cross-functional leadership, and ability to build process rigor in fast-scaling environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead Cross-Functional Planning Projects
- Drive planning work streams from kickoff to execution, aligning stakeholders across supply chain, product, and engineering to ensure timely delivery of planning goals
- Chart project trajectories, run operational cadences, identify and resolve blockers, while executing with urgency and precision
- Design & Optimize Planning Processes
- Identify and implement scalable processes for demand, supply, and material planning
- Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge upstream business capabilities with downstream outcomes
- Develop and document standard operating procedures and planning tools and aggressively pursue adoption
- Partner with Systems & Analytics Teams
- Translate planning challenges into system requirements and partner with Business Analytics to implement ERP and planning tool enhancements
- Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into material availability, constraints, and fulfillment risks
- Enable Strategic Decision-Making
- Leverage data to analyze supply-demand imbalances, identify planning gaps, and proactively communicate trade-offs and recommendations to stakeholders
- Jump freely in and out of operational value chains including S&OP, NPI planning, and long-range forecasting to understand and drive alignment across business functions
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Monitor planning KPIs and drive initiatives to relentlessly reduce waste, improve accuracy, and increase on-time delivery rates.
- Proactively identify issues and work to implement fixes
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
- Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
- Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
- Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
