Planning Analyst
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The Planning organization plays a critical role in driving operational outcomes by translating demand insights into precise production and procurement signals. Within this group the Systems & Process team partners closely with Andurils Analytics team to build scalable workflows ontologies and data models that power planning excellence. Were responsible for developing the digital twin of our operationscapturing demand supply manufacturing and sustainment data in ways that drive real-time decision-making.
Were looking for a Planning Analyst who thrives at the intersection of digital and the physical hardware world. Youll design and implement data models workflows and analytical tools that directly improve operational performanceenabling Anduril to plan more effectively at scale.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Partner with Planning leadership and Andurils Analytics team to build secure timely and extensible ontologies for domains such as Supply Chain Manufacturing and Finance.
- Develop reporting and data applications that provide near real-time visibility into planning KPIs including forecast accuracy fill rates and inventory turns.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses on demand signals inventory strategies and supply risk delivering insights that balance service levels with profitability.
- Run scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of market or contract volatility on operational outcomes.
- Collaborate with Analytics engineers to generalize planning workflows and data products across Andurils production and sustainment organizations.
- Act as a subject matter expert for planning tools and systems supporting upgrades enhancements and best practice adoption.
- Become a trusted resource for leadership by helping them run their organizations more effectively through data-driven insights.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of experience in an analytics-focused role (Analytics Engineer Data Engineer or Analyst/Consultant with strong supply chain or operations background).
- You have strong operational instincts and a track record of owning complex ambiguous planning problems from start to finish.
- You think strategically and execute tacticallyyoure just as comfortable designing a planning framework as you are diving into the details of a late supplier PO.
- You bring a data-driven mindset and can turn analytics into action; you know how to interpret demand signals build plans and communicate clearly.
- Youre systems fluent with experience working across ERP platforms (e.g. NetSuite SAP Oracle) and can partner effectively with technical teams to improve tooling.
- You lead with cross-functional empathyunderstanding the needs of engineering product deployment and finance to align priorities and deliver business outcomes.
- Youre comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building structure in environments that are scaling fast.
- You are high ownership low ego and value results over credit.
- You anticipate friction before it happens and proactively work to prevent issues rather than react to them.
- Demonstrated experience building and owning processes and ontologies in a fast-paced environment.
- Expert-level SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or other programming languages).
- Experience with BI and analytics tools (Looker Tableau Power BI Palantir Foundry dbt Redshift etc.).
- Strong ability to translate technical models into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-starter mindsetyou prioritize velocity and impact delivering solutions that drive immediate value.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
US Salary Range
$98000 - $130000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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