Logistics Manager, Australia (City of Sydney)

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 JOB We are seeking a Logistics Manager, Australia to build, lead and improve our regional logistics function within the Australia market. This is a high‑impact role responsible for end‑to‑end logistics strategy, execution, and carrier management across Australia. You will act as the regional owner of logistics and transportation functions, ensuring our supply chain is fast, resilient, and cost‑effective in support of mission‑critical programs. This role requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels—designing scalable logistics solutions while also driving day‑to‑day execution with precision. WHAT YOU'LL DO Regional Logistics Leadership
- Own and lead all logistics operations across Australia
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regional transportation and logistics strategy
- Partner with global logistics leadership to align regional execution with enterprise strategy and objectives
- Develop and execute carrier strategy across all required modes including over the road (LTL, FTL, etc.), air, ocean, and parcel
- In partnership with global logistics leadership, source, negotiate, and manage relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and last‑mile providers
- Drive service level performance, cost optimization, and capacity planning
- Design and optimize distribution flows, routing strategies, and transportation service offerings
- Identify opportunities for network efficiency and cost reduction
- Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and program expansion
- Partner with internal compliance teams and external brokers to ensure import/export compliance Procurement & Commercial Ownership
- Lead regional logistics sourcing and procurement efforts in collaboration with the enterprise logistics strategy and team
- Run RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance
- Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and program expansion
- Own regional logistics spend and deliver against cost targets Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and track KPIs (cost, service, transit time, reliability)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network
- Implement tools and reporting to increase visibility, control and standard work QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
- Proven ability to build and scale logistics operations in a regional or international environment with a strong focus on the Australia market.
- Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑growth setting.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or high‑technology manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Six Sigma certification or Lean training preferred.
- Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 security clearance. 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: 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 current 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rty2c