Senior Materials Planner

archer56; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace and defense company based in San Jose, seeks a Sr Materials Planner / Buyer to own end-to-end material readiness for new product builds and translate schedules into time-phased material requirements. You will manage supplier relationships, PO creation, delivery, and issue resolution, collaborating with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of related experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain.
• Experience as a Supply Chain/Procurement Manager is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with program and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• 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 and shortages.
• 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 shortages and late deliveries before they affect schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive on-time delivery and resolve issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.

Skills

Program/project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Procurement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .

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.