Inventory Control Supervisor, Materials

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Inventory Control Supervisor, Materials

Inventory Control Supervisor, Materials leads the physical and system-based integrity of warehouse operations to support rapid manufacturing and deployment timelines. This hands-on role involves managing a team of material handlers and inventory specialists while designing and implementing robust inventory control programs. Key responsibilities include optimizing physical material slotting based on velocity, performing ABC cycle count analysis, conducting root cause investigations for discrepancies, and maintaining 5S standards. The successful candidate will serve as a super-user for ERP and WMS systems to ensure real-time data accuracy across all stock movements. Required skills include expertise in aerospace or defense warehousing, government property management, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, or BI tools. The role addresses the challenge of maintaining high inventory accuracy while scaling from low-volume prototyping to high-rate production within a complex manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Supervise, mentor, and train a high-performing team of material handlers and inventory specialists.
  • Establish standard operating procedures for physical material handling, safety, and system transactions.
  • Execute a robust cycle count and physical inventory program to maintain over 99% accuracy.
  • Optimize warehouse slotting by velocity to ensure high-demand parts are in primary pick locations.
  • Perform root cause analysis on inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Serve as the system super-user for ERP and WMS platforms to ensure real-time data accuracy.
  • Coordinate with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
  • Maintain a safe, organized warehouse environment using 5S methodologies and equipment maintenance protocols.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or materials management in aerospace, defense, or high-volume manufacturing.
  • 1+ years of direct supervisory experience leading warehouse associates, inventory specialists, or material handlers.
  • Deep understanding of cycle counting methodologies and proficiency with WMS and ERP systems.
  • Ability to be 100% onsite at the Costa Mesa, CA facility.
  • Strong analytical skills using Excel, SQL, or BI tools to report on inventory metrics and trends.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 standards, OSHA laws, and 5S, lean manufacturing, or 6-Sigma principles.

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