Global Supply Chain Integration, Japan

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 an experienced Global Supply Chain Integration Lead of Japan to fill a unique hybrid role that sits between supply chain and growth. The individual in this role will support Anduril directly in building supplier relationships in Japan and the Asia-pacific region, and also act as a strategic advisor to Anduril growth teams and industry partners as we seek to bring Anduril products into the region by developing critical partnerships. This isn't a traditional supply chain role. You'll operate at the intersection of growth, strategic sourcing, and supply chain risk management—shaping deals before they're signed and building the infrastructure that enables rapid scaling in one of the world's most complex regulatory environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO Drive Strategic Growth & Partnership Development: Fuel Anduril's Japan expansion by directly supporting growth and corporate development teams as we forge relationships with industry leaders across Japan. Shape pre-contract strategy by driving scope definition, proposal development, and term sheet generation during pre-commit phases of international captures Be the supply chain voice in critical go/no-go decisions, bringing market intelligence and risk assessment to leadership discussions Monitor and analyze Japan’s industrial ecosystem dynamics, emerging manufacturing technologies, and regulatory developments to identify partnership opportunities Build & Optimize European Supply Networks: Develop regional supply base by proactively identifying and qualifying suppliers across diverse commodity categories that support multiple product domains Lead end-to-end supplier engagement including selection, qualification, and onboarding for Anduril's Japanese partners—assessing technical capability, capacity, quality systems, and financial stability Master multi-tier visibility by understanding and mitigating supply chain risks and constraints across tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers (keiretsu and independent suppliers) Drive localization initiatives that strengthen competitive positioning and align with Japanese national security supply chain requirements and industrial participation expectations Provide Expert Advisory & Support: Guide Japanese industry partners by providing strategic advisory support to their supply chain teams as they identify and develop regional suppliers Support comprehensive sourcing strategies for partners executing on Anduril programs, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and security considerations Navigate regulatory complexity by ensuring flawless compliance with Japanese regulations (Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, technology transfer restrictions, export controls, defense equipment transfer guidelines) Partner with business line teams to assess existing sourcing strategies and develop comprehensive approaches aligned with Anduril's product roadmap and cost targets Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Serve as primary liaison between Anduril's engineering, operations, program teams and Japanese manufacturing partners—bridging cultural and organizational boundaries Partner closely with Product Sourcing Engineers and Global Sourcing Managers to deliver integrated solutions Manage supplier performanc