Archer Aviation Inc.

Lead Supply Chain Manager

Archer Aviation Inc.$117K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
  • 7+ years in supply chain or supplier management, preferably in Aerospace or Automotive industries.
  • Experience in fast-paced, regulated environments.
  • Strong expertise in supplier execution management and recovery strategies.
  • Proven track record in improving supplier performance and managing KPIs.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier performance from purchase order to delivery.
  • Accelerate critical material deliveries with suppliers.
  • Develop recovery plans for delayed or at-risk parts.
  • Assess and improve supplier lead times and capacity.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks proactively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on supply priorities.
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews to enhance supplier accountability.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and certifications (like APICS).
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on performance.
  • Cross-functional collaboration leading to diverse experiences.
  • Engagement in operational enhancement initiatives to improve performance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for driving supplier execution and performance across the end-to-end supply chain. This role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, managing recovery actions, analyzing and improving supplier lead times and capacity, and proactively mitigating risks. The manager will own supplier performance tracking, including PPV and KPI reporting, and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement with key suppliers. This position partners cross-functionally with procurement, planning, engineering, logistics, PMO and quality to align supply with demand.

What you'll do:
  • Position: Supply Chain Manager
  • Supplier End-to-End Management: Own day-to-day supplier execution performance from PO release through delivery.
  • Pull-In Management: Partner with suppliers to accelerate critical material deliveries and support dynamic build schedules.
  • Recovery Planning: Develop and drive recovery actions for delayed or at-risk parts to minimize production impact.
  • Lead Time Analysis & Improvement: Assess supplier lead times, identify constraints, and implement reduction/improvement plans.
  • Capacity Analysis: Evaluate supplier production capacity versus demand; drive action plans to close capacity gaps.
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Proactively identify supply chain risks (quality, delivery, capacity, logistics) and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, quality, planning, engineering, EPM, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on supply priorities.
  • Supplier Improvement Initiatives: Partner with suppliers to develop and implement operational enhancements to improve reliability, responsiveness, and scalability.
  • Supplier Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report KPIs (OTD, lead time adherence, capacity utilization, PPV) with a focus on actionable insights and continuous improvement.
  • PPV Management: Track and analyze purchase price variance at the supplier level, provide reporting to leadership, and support cost control initiatives.
  • Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Lead and facilitate QBRs with key suppliers to review performance (OTD, lead time, capacity, PPV), align on improvement initiatives, and drive accountability for action plans.
  • Travel: ~10%


What you need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
  • 7+ years of related experience in supply chain, supplier management, or operations. Experience in the Aerospace and/or Automotive industry is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment.
  • Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Strong expertise in supplier execution management, recovery planning, and capacity/lead time analysis.
  • Experience tracking and reporting PPV and supply chain KPIs.
  • Proven track record of driving supply base performance improvements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, and data visualization tools.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, dynamic environments with frequent changes in priorities.

Bonus Qualifications:
  • APICS certification

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $117,500 - $155,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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