Senior Materials Planner

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace and defense innovator based in San Jose, seeks an Sr Materials Planner / Buyer to own material readiness for new builds. You will translate schedules and BOMs into phased requirements and lead procurement with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management, improving procurement processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience in program management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiar with supplier management and BOM/lead-time planning.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end material readiness for new product and equipment builds.
• Translate schedules, BOMs, inventory, orders, and lead times into material plans.
• Manage procurement execution with suppliers; align demand and commitments.
• Create and manage purchase orders, delivery, receipt and issue resolution.
• Support the 'clear to build' report by reconciling BOM, inventory, and changes.
• Address shortages and late deliveries to protect build schedules.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Program management

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM or supply chain certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development - building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We're seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

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:

• 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.

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 [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.