Planning Process Analyst

ABOUT THE JOB  
We are seeking a Planning Process Analyst to drive the processes, systems and cross-functional initiatives that power Anduril’s Demand and Supply planning teams. This role is at the center of our efforts to scale planning, material readiness, and hardware fulfillment in alignment with rapidly evolving product and deployment needs. As a Planning Process Analyst, you will work across Planning, Supply Chain, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Deployment Ops to ensure we can plan and deliver the right hardware, at the right time, with minimal friction and maximum scalability. You’ll bring clarity to complex planning problems, lead high-impact projects from conception to execution, and help build the planning foundation needed to support Anduril’s next phase of growth. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of Process, People, and Systems. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Manage Cross Functional Continuous Improvement Planning Projects 

• Work across business lines with embedded planning teams to drive improvements to the company standard
• Roll out new processes and gap closures to continually raise the bar of performance to what good looks like for Anduril
• Drive planning work streams from kickoff to execution, aligning stakeholders across planning, supply chain, product, and engineering to ensure timely delivery of planning goals
• Chart project trajectories, provide timely project updates, identify and resolve blockers, while executing with urgency and precision 

Design & Optimize Planning Processes 

• Identify and implement new scalable processes for demand, supply, and material planning
• Measure current operating processes against standard, and propose gap closure actions to get us to what good looks like across all Anduril business lines
• Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge upstream business capabilities with downstream outcomes
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and planning tools and aggressively pursue adoption 

Partner with Systems & Analytics Teams 

• Translate planning challenges and Use Cases into system requirements, and partner with our Systems and Business Analytics teams to implement necessary tool enhancements
• Support the dashboard and reporting tools that provide visibility into risk, availability, and constraints and rigorously drive adoption and use 

Enable Strategic Decision-Making 

• Leverage data to analyze supply-demand imbalances, identify planning gaps, and proactively communicate trade-offs and recommendations to stakeholders
• Jump freely in and out of operational value chains including S&OP, NPI planning, and long-range forecasting to understand and drive alignment across business functions 

Drive Continuous Improvement 

• Monitor planning KPIs and drive initiatives to relentlessly reduce waste, improve accuracy, and increase on-time delivery rates
• Proactively identify issues and work to implement fixes 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (i.e. manufacturing, engineering, analytics, computer science, etc.) or business field (i.e. finance, economics, supply chain management, business administration, marketing, etc.)
• 6+ years’ experience in S&OP, S&OE, Master Scheduling, Demand/Supply/Materials Planning in a complex hardware/manufacturing environment, preferably with hands-on New Product Integration (NPI) experience
• Track record of improving inventory, forecast accuracy, and supply reliability while enforcing business-wide accountability
• Strong data analysis skills; able to identify and fix systemic issues impacting planning  reliability and consistency
• Deep familiarity with ERP and planning systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Kinaxis, IBP, or similar)
• Demonstrated high-ownership, strong cross-functional leadership, and ability to build process rigor in fast-scaling environments
• History of leading by influence and jumping into complex, ambiguous gaps with limited supervision or direction
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree 
• Strong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics. 
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview. 
• Knowledge of supply chain planning systems like Blue Yonder and best practices in demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP. 
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma principles, and big data evaluation techniques. 
• Proactive, able to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance