Archer

Supply Chain Manager

Archer

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Own day-to-day supplier execution performance from PO release through delivery.
  • Partner with suppliers to accelerate critical material deliveries and support dynamic build schedules (Pull-In Management).
  • Develop and drive recovery actions for delayed or at-risk parts to minimize production impact.
  • Assess supplier lead times, identify constraints, and implement reduction/improvement plans.
  • Evaluate supplier production capacity versus demand and drive action plans to close capacity gaps.
  • Proactively identify supply chain risks (quality, delivery, capacity, logistics) and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with procurement, quality, planning, engineering, EPM, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on supply priorities.
  • Partner with suppliers to develop and implement operational enhancements to improve reliability, responsiveness, and scalability.
  • Monitor and report KPIs (OTD, lead time adherence, capacity utilization, PPV) with a focus on actionable insights and continuous improvement.
  • Track and analyze purchase price variance at the supplier level and provide reporting to leadership to support cost control initiatives.
  • Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to review performance and drive accountability for action plans.
  • Travel: ~10%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
  • 10+ years of related experience in supply chain, supplier management, or operations.
  • Experience in the Aerospace and/or Automotive industry is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment.
  • Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Strong expertise in supplier execution management, recovery planning, and capacity/lead time analysis.
  • Experience tracking and reporting PPV and supply chain KPIs.
  • Proven track record of driving supply base performance improvements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, and data visualization tools.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, dynamic environments with frequent changes in priorities.
  • APICS certification (bonus).