Associate Director, International Project Logistics

Andurils international teams deliver platforms systems and integrated effects from across Andurils portfolio to regional defense and commercial customers adapting and applying the products to serve a variety of customers in each market. As these teams rapidly expand this role requires an applicant willing to take on diverse responsibilities across geographies.

We are seeking an International Project Logistics Leader to build lead and continuously improve Andurils international project logistics this role you will establish and scale a high-performance global logistics network designing multimodal distribution and carrier strategies owning international project logistics spend and ensuring our supply chain is fast resilient and compliant in support of mission-critical programs. You will act as the enterprise owner of international project logistics while serving as the companys logistics leader for FMS DCS and Security Cooperation programs translating logistics expertise into winning pursuits and successful program execution at scale. You will operate with significant autonomy exercise sound judgment on novel and ambiguous problems mentor and develop staff and represent Anduril in front of senior U.S. Government partner-nation and commercial stakeholders. At Anduril Industries project logistics is a critical enabler of mission success. Join us. The world cant wait.

WHAT YOULL DO

International Project Logistics Leadership

• Own and lead all international project logistics operations across Andurils deployed theaters building scaling and continuously improving a high-performance regional logistics network that operates quickly and reliably worldwide.
• Serve as the enterprise owner of and primary point of contact for international project logistics strategy partnering with global logistics leadership to align regional execution with enterprise strategy and objectives.
• Partner directly with the business capture programs contracts supply chain and product teams to shape pursuits scope logistics requirements and brief leadership on logistics risk cost and feasibility.
• Build the international project logistics playbook and operating framework repeatable processes templates decision criteria and standards that the business executes against across pursuits programs and sustainment.
• Partner with regional Operations and Business Line teams to coordinate project logistics across multiple geographies.
• Align with engineering procurement and on-site/field teams to establish just-in-time (JIT) material flows and mitigate supply chain bottlenecks.

Carrier Strategy & Multimodal Execution

• Develop and execute carrier strategy across all required modes over-the-road (LTL FTL) air ocean and parcel to move Andurils systems spares and support equipment internationally.
• In partnership with global logistics leadership source negotiate and manage relationships with 3PLs freight forwarders and last-mile providers.
• Plan and execute the safe transport of oversized heavy-lift and non-standard cargo including vessel chartering specialized trucking permits and route surveys.
• Direct transportation parts equipment and software flows supporting Andurils international FMS DCS and MRO programs worldwide; manage performance against cost schedule and delivery commitments.
• Drive service-level performance cost optimization and capacity planning across the network.

Logistics Strategy & Network Design

• Design and optimize distribution flows routing strategies and transportation service offerings across international theaters.
• Establish and scale in-country project logistics infrastructure forward stocking locations bonded and free-trade-zone warehousing and local distribution partners to support in-theater delivery and sustainment as Anduril expands manufacturing and sales globally.
• Identify opportunities for network efficiency and cost reduction and build scalable processes to support rapid growth and program expansion.
• Partner with internal compliance teams and customs brokers to ensure adherence to international trade laws manage import/export documentation and maintain compliance across all jurisdictions of operation.
• Proactively anticipate transport constraints weather disruptions and resource bottlenecks and formulate actionable contingency and corrective plans.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export-control regimes including ITAR and EAR and applicable end-use/end-user licensing and technology-transfer requirements across FMS and DCS transactions.

Procurement & Commercial Ownership

• Lead international project logistics sourcing and procurement in collaboration with the enterprise logistics strategy and team.
• Run RFPs negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Own international project logistics spend and deliver against cost targets.
• Support industrial participation offset and local-content commitments in partner nations coordinating with in-country suppliers and logistics partners to meet contractual obligations tied to FMS and DCS sales.

ILS Sustainment & FMS/Security Cooperation

• Serve as Andurils logistics leader for FMS DCS and Security Cooperation programs for the U.S. Government and allied partners leading pre-case analysis requirements definition and feasibility assessment across Anduril product lines.
• Lead Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning across the full spectrum of elements support equipment provisioning technical data training and field sustainment partnering with senior logistics leadership and program offices.
• Own sustainment strategy and execution across Andurils family of systems autonomous platforms Lattice OS sensors spares and support equipment including in-country and in-theater support models.
• Support development and review of Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Total Ownership Cost (TOC) plans Maintenance Plans / Logistics Support Analysis (MP/LSA) records and Level of Repair (LOR) analyses as applicable to international programs.
• Serve as a primary interface to U.S. Government program offices contractors and partner-nation representatives; represent Anduril at reviews conferences and briefings in CONUS and partner-nation locations as required.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and track KPIs across cost service transit time and reliability.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives across the international project logistics network.
• Implement tools and reporting to increase visibility control and standard work.
• Mentor and develop logistics and program staff; lead cross-functional teams to closure on complex programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field (masters preferred).
• 8 years of experience in logistics transportation or supply chain management including international project logistics experience.
• Proven ability to build and scale project logistics operations in a regional or international environment including standing up in-country infrastructure and moving high-value or oversized defense hardware across multiple theaters.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing multimodal carrier strategy (road air ocean parcel) and managing 3PLs freight forwarders and last-mile providers.
• Experience owning logistics spend and delivering against cost targets including running RFPs negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance.
• Working knowledge of import/export compliance and international customs/brokerage processes.
• Experience with FMS and DCS program execution and Security Cooperation programs including familiarity with ILS disciplines U.S. export-control regimes (ITAR/EAR) and the FMS/Security Cooperation enterprise.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time including to CONUS and partner-nation locations.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff in a logistics defense or acquisition environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs concurrently including planning prioritization executive-level decision-making work delegation and team development.
• Experience working in a fast-paced high-growth or ambiguous environment.
• Excellent leadership vendor-management communication negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in defense aerospace or high-technology manufacturing environments.
• Experience scaling project logistics in early-stage or rapidly growing organizations.
• Hands-on experience with the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Knowledge of the Management Information System International Logistics (MISIL) Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP) and Information Warehouse (IW).
• Six Sigma certification or Lean training.
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Security Cooperation certification from Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification.
• Masters degree.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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:

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

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