Senior Manager, Inventory Control (Multi-Site)
- Waltham, MA, United States
$142,000 - $188,000 USD
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- Pay
- $142,000 - $188,000 USD
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
Anduril is building the next generation of defense technology, and our Imaging business unit is scaling rapidly across multiple sites. We are looking for a Senior Inventory Manager to stand up and lead the inventory management function within Imaging’s supply chain organization. This is a foundational leadership role: you will own warehouse operations, logistics, trade compliance, and inventory accuracy across all Imaging locations and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. You will build the team, processes, and systems from the ground up to support production ramp and multi-site expansion.This role sits alongside Supply Chain PlanninG and Procurement within the Imaging supply chain organization. You will work closely with material planners, buyers, production, quality, and program teams to ensure the right material is in the right place at the right time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own warehouse operations across all Imaging sites, standardizing receiving through shipping processes, layouts, SOPs, and safety standards.
- Select and manage 3PL providers; define SLAs and hold partners accountable to performance targets.
- Optimize space utilization, 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, optimizing 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, serialization, 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 optimization, 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 serialization 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.
US Salary Range
$142,000 - $188,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
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More about this job
Skills
- Inventory management
- Business model
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Warehouse operations
- Scheduling
- Inspection
- ERP
- Packaging
- POD
- Logistics
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract management
- Performance management
- SAP
- Oracle
- WMS
- Industrial engineering
- CSCP
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- PMP
- Project management