Inventory Control Supervisor

Anduril · Los Angeles

Manufacturing & Operationsposted 3w ago

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 TEAM

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.s our Maritime team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Inventory Control Supervisor to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, Rhode Island. In this role, you will be responsible for standing up and leading the inventory control function at our multi-product manufacturing site, ensuring material accuracy and availability across multiple production lines. You will oversee a team of Inventory Control Associates, establish cycle count programs, drive root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, and partner closely with production and warehouse teams to maintain uninterrupted material flow. This will require experience with inventory management systems (ERP/WMS), cycle counting methodologies, and a strong foundation in warehouse operations within a manufacturing or production environment. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment, can bring structure where processes are still being defined, and is energized by the challenge of scaling operations across new product lines, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Inventory Accuracy & Control: Own cycle count programs, physical inventory counts, and reconciliation processes across all product lines. Drive inventory record accuracy above target thresholds and investigate root causes when discrepancies arise.
Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a team of Inventory Control Technicians. Set priorities, assign work, and build a culture of precision and accountability. Coordinate with Materials Associates to ensure alignment across warehouse operations.
Multi-Business Line Operations: Maintain segregated inventory tracking across multiple Maritime programs. Ensure material movements, transactions, and adjustments are attributed to the correct business line to support the site's cost allocation model.
ERP/WMS System Ownership: Serve as a warehouse power user for ERP and WMS platforms. Support system configuration for multi-BL tracking, ensure transaction discipline, and troubleshoot system issues. Participate in ongoing systems buildout as the site scales.
Financial Stewardship: Monitor and reconcile inventory-related variances. Support financial auditing activities, lead physical inventory counts, and partner with the Production Finance Lead on inventory valuation and excess and obsolete (E&O) material management.
Compliance & Government Property: Ensure all material management practices comply with federal requirements, including the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for government property accountability. Maintain audit-ready records at all times.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary inventory liaison between the warehouse, production lines, procurement, and Finance. Participate in the site's battle rhythm meetings and provide visibility into material status, risks, and constraints.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead process improvements to increase accuracy, reduce waste, and improve material flow. Implement standardized procedures that scale as additional business lines come to the site.
Metric Reporting: Develop and maintain inventory dashboards covering accuracy percentages, inventory turns, transaction discipline, shrinkage, and cycle count results. Report regularly to site leadership on performance and trends.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or materials management in a manufacturing environment
1+ year of experience supervising or leading a team
Proficiency with ERP and/or WMS platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH) and comfort working with large data sets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communicator who can work across functions and present to leadership
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a defense, aerospace, or government-contract manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience standing up inventory processes at a new or scaling facility
Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification or experience
Programming or scripting skills (Python, SQL) for data analysis and reporting automation
Experience managing inventory across multiple product lines or programs within a single facility

US Salary Range

$74,000—$99,000 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

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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