Archer
Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. As the world’s only vertically integrated airline company, Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry passengers producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in San Jose, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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Lead Supply Chain Commercial Manager
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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.
As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will own the supplier selection and negotiation process. Archer is a visionary company moving at an incredible pace, and our Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for engaging internally and externally at every level to ensure successful partnerships with best-in-class suppliers. This is an opportunity to work alongside world-class cross-functional leaders on a core enabling technology for a company that is disrupting sustainability and transportation.
- Drive RFx and Supplier Selection process with key stakeholders
- Negotiate best-in-class value through thorough cost negotiation
- Close contract negotiations to support a successful transition into production
- Manage business relationships to develop productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Work closely with cross-functional leaders to continuously evolve policies and procedures, enhancing organizational value and efficiency
- Travel: 20%
- BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, or MBA/MS and 5+ years of experience
- Automotive or Aerospace cost negotiation expertise
- In-depth knowledge of high-volume supply contracts
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly-regulated environment
- Strong executive communication and internal/external negotiation skills
- Ability to cut through ambiguity and detail limitations to make concrete and sound decisions
- An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
- Solid analytical and computer skills (excel/sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides)
- Training in presentation and communication skills
- APICS Certification
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 people@archer.com. 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.
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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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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 Chain Analyst is responsible for managing, reviewing, and maintaining key supply chain financial metrics, including Purchase Order projections, Goods Receipt projections, Purchase Price Variance trend, Excess & Obsolescence trend
- Support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process by compiling, analyzing, and presenting supply chain data to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on inventory levels, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
- Partnering closely with the Finance team to provide regular SC financial updates
- Collaborate with Procurement, Cost Engineering, Supply Chain Managers, and Supply Chain Planners to gather, validate, and synthesize data for financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and scorecards to support supply chain cost visibility and decision-making.
- 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 Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of related experience, in supply chain financial analytics
- Well versed in SAP, Excel, and SQL and familiar with visualization reporting tools.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment
- Results oriented and metrics driven leader, with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Strong team player
- Solid analytical 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.
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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 $94,000 - $120,300. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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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 people@archer.com. 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.
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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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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.
About the Role:
- Archer is seeking a highly capable Warehousing Manager to lead and scale our internal and external warehouse operations. This role is responsible for the systems, tools, compliance frameworks, and day-to-day execution that ensure aircraft parts, batteries, tooling, and other high-value assets move efficiently across Archer’s factories, test sites, and supplier network. The Warehousing Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time to support Archer’s rapidly growing production and flight-test programs.
- This is a program-building leadership role responsible for designing and operating Archer’s warehousing ecosystem as the company scales production, expands flight testing, and increases global operational complexity. The role ensures materials are handled safely, compliantly, and efficiently—delivered on time and at the right cost to support Archer’s manufacturing, engineering, and test organizations.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Archer’s Warehouse Operations
- Own daily warehouse operations across Archer facilities and third-party warehouses
- Lead a team of 30+ contractors and full time employees
- Ensure aircraft parts, batteries, tooling, flight hardware, and high-value materials are received, stored, controlled, and issued with precision and reliability
- Build and lead high-performing warehouse teams that operate with strong safety, quality, and operational discipline
- Maintain highly organized warehouse environments capable of supporting fast-moving production and flight-test programs
- Lead and be responsible for SOX audits and quarterly cycle counts
Build Archer’s Hazardous Materials Storage Program
- Design and operate Archer’s hazardous materials storage program, including lithium batteries, chemicals, and regulated aerospace materials
- Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NFPA, DOT/PHMSA and internal engineering and EHS safety requirements
- Establish storage standards, segregation controls, labeling systems, and training programs for regulated materials
Create Scalable Warehouse Infrastructure
- Design Archer’s warehouse operating model as the company scales production and test operations
- Develop standard warehouse layouts, material flow strategies, and storage systems across sites
- Implement warehouse systems, tools, and processes that improve inventory accuracy, traceability, and operational visibility
- Establish standardized procedures for receiving, inventory control, kitting, and material issuance
Drive Performance, Accuracy, and Cost Efficiency
- Own key warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, material availability, dock-to-stock time, and warehouse productivity
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies, material damage, and operational disruptions
- Continuously improve warehouse throughput, space utilization, and labor efficiency
Partner Across Archer
- Serve as the warehouse operations partner for Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Flight Test teams
- Translate build plans, engineering demand, and test schedules into warehouse stocking, staging, and material readiness strategies
- Support new facility launches, production ramp, and expanding international operational footprints
Protect and Control High-Value Assets
- Ensure flight hardware, test equipment, batteries, and other mission-critical assets are stored, tracked, and issued with strict control and traceability
- Develop specialized handling and storage processes for sensitive, oversized, or high-value materials
- Maintain warehouse readiness to support time-critical engineering, production, and flight-test activities
What You Need:
- 7+ years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply-chain operations
- Demonstrated experience standing up and operating internal and external warehousing programs
- Strong working knowledge of building / fire codes and hazmat storage requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
- Proven ability to run complex, high-volume warehousing operations in a fast-moving manufacturing or technical environment
- Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and performance management skills
- Comfortable owning both day-to-day execution and long-term process and network design
- Advanced level of experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP EWM
Bonus Qualifications:
- Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or advanced manufacturing logistics experience
- MRO/AOG material distribution and management
- Experience supporting flight test, production ramps, or high-value engineering programs
- Familiarity with dangerous goods packaging, battery logistics, and regulated materials
- Experience implementing or operating WMS platforms like EWM
- Advanced Excel / quantitative skills
- Passion for building world-class operational infrastructure in a fast-scaling aerospace company
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 - $150,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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 people@archer.com. 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.
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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Apply to Archer
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:
- Position: Supply Chain Planner. Full time
- The Supply Chain 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
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 people@archer.com. 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.
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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Archer
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:
- Execute day-to-day logistics operations across Archer’s network, ensuring reliable movement of materials, tooling, and flight hardware
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across air, ocean, and ground modes, including time-critical and high-value moves
- Manage shipment lifecycle from request intake through delivery, including booking, documentation, tracking, and issue resolution
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external vendors to align logistics execution with program needs
- Ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, and international shipping regulations, including hazardous materials handling and documentation
- Support planning and execution of complex moves, including AOG, test articles, and demo aircraft deployments
- Maintain accurate shipment records and system data to support traceability, reporting, and audit requirements
- Identify and escalate risks to schedule, cost, or material integrity, and drive timely resolution
- Work with logistics providers, carriers, and brokers to ensure service performance and resolve operational issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including SOP development, process standardization, and cost optimization
- Assist in packaging validation and coordination to ensure materials are protected and compliant for transport
- Support development of scalable logistics processes and tools as Archer grows its operational footprint
What you need:
- 2 years of related experience in Aerospace and/or automotive industry.
- 2 years of related experience in domestic and international transportation management.
- Understanding of production classification (HTS).
- Knowledge/experience working with freight forwarders and U.S. Customs Brokers.
- Ability to communicate in a professional business manner, both in writing and verbally. High attention to details is required.
- Strong computer skills. Experience handling logistics in an ERP driven environment. SAPS experience is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment with adaptability to changing priorities.
- Strong team player.
Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Bonus Qualifications:
- BS degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.
- Experience with shipping and handling of Dangerous Goods.
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 $67,700 - $85,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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.
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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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