Logistics Manager, Australia

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 Carrier Strategy Execution 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 Logistics Strategy Network Design 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 environment 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 limit ... (truncated, view full listing at source)