Supply Chain Planner

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do:

• The Supply Planner is responsible for managing, reviewing, and maintaining the Material schedule per the business plan.
• Forecast and report current and projected material availability (Raw, WIP, Finished goods).
• Forecast and report on current and projected spend and PPV.
• Create and analyze “what-if” scenarios to support strategic business planning.
• Manage inventory levels to avoid production disruption. Identify risk and escalate to management ahead of the issues.
• Manage demand and E&O when there is a supply, design, or BOM change.
• Lead cross functional clear to build.
• Ensure demand, supply, and inventory support the business plan. Identify risk and opportunities.
• Work closely with respective departments to continuously improve internal processes and systems to enhance organizational value and efficiency.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Operations.
• 6+ years of related experience, managing MRP schedules in ERP/MES driven environments. Experience in Automotive / high volume industry is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment.
• Familiar with ERP, MRP, MES systems management, capacity planning, supply chain network optimization.
• Results oriented and metrics driven leader, with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Strong team player.
• Solid analytical and computer skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• APICS certification
• SAP

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

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 $124,000 - $155,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.