Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC • Utica, NY

2d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking Supplier Specialists to support its supplier management work for major aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding customers. The company integrates supplier specialists into supply chain networks to provide oversight and engagement. This is a full-time position with frequent local travel; regional travel opportunities may be available for candidates who are flexible and interested. Pre-employment background and drug screenings are required. The salary range is $80,000–$95,000, with placement based on factors including experience, education, training, and skill level. OEM Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• At least five to ten years of manufacturing experience required.
• Expertise in supply chain management, production control, and shop floor management.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong independent decision-making skills, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Current, valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle history check required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred; additional experience may substitute for education.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or submarine industries preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, risk management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and PDCA preferred.
• Strong project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnership relationships with assigned suppliers and work collaboratively to meet customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers’ open order reports in conjunction with suppliers to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery.
• Manage delivery-performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Facilitate and drive timely, effective closure of corrective actions.
• Work with problematic sub-tier suppliers to improve communication and establish achievable production commitments.
• Facilitate communication across functional departments and drive actions to prevent unnecessary delays.
• Provide frequent written communication about mission-critical parts and overall delivery performance.
• Travel locally periodically.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed