Archer Aviation Inc.

Senior Materials Planner / Buyer

Archer Aviation Inc.$94K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years in procurement, buying, or supply chain
  • Preferred experience as Supply Chain Manager or Procurement Manager for contract manufacturers
  • Familiarity with program/project management principles
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end material readiness for new products and equipment builds
  • Translate schedules, BOMs, inventory, and lead times into material requirements
  • Execute material planning and purchasing with suppliers
  • Create, confirm, deliver, and resolve issues for purchase orders
  • Reconcile BOM, inventory, and open orders for clear to build reports
  • Identify and resolve shortages and delivery delays
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery

Benefits

  • Performance-driven culture with rewards for meeting goals
  • Support for continuous improvement in procurement processes
  • Potential for hybrid or flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Position: Sr Materials Planner / Buyer. Full time
  • Own end-to-end material readiness for new product and equipment builds
  • Translate build schedules, BOMs, inventory, open orders, and lead times into time-phased material requirements.
  • Own material planning and purchasing execution with suppliers, including demand alignment, supplier commits, shortages, inventory visibility, and build readiness
  • Own purchase order creation, confirmation, delivery, receipt, and issue resolution
  • Own the clear to build report by reconciling BOM, inventory, open orders, and engineering change orders
  • Identify and resolve shortage and late deliveries before they affect build schedules
  • Manage supplier relationships to drive on-time delivery and resolve issues
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and incomplete information
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to align on procurement program needs
  • Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems

What you need:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of related experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain roles
  • Experience as a Supply Chain Manager or Procurement Manager supporting contract manufacturers is strongly preferred
  • Working familiarity with program/project management principles and practices
  • Comfortable operating with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Qualifications:
  • APICS/ASCM certification or equivalent
  • Experience with SAP for complex product manufacturing

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $94,000.00 - $117,500.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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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