Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC • Portland, ME

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About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking Supplier Specialists to support aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding supply chains. The role embeds supplier management within supply chain networks to provide oversight and engagement, and partners with assigned suppliers to meet customer requirements. It is a full-time position requiring daily travel to South Paris, Maine, with frequent local travel. Regional travel opportunities may be available for candidates who are flexible and interested. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least five to ten years of manufacturing experience.
• 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.
• A current, valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
• Ability to complete pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Build a partnership with assigned suppliers and work collaboratively to meet customer requirements.
• Manage supplier open-order reports with suppliers to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery.
• Monitor 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 cross-functional department communication and drive actions to prevent unnecessary delays.
• Provide frequent written communication about mission-critical parts and overall delivery performance.
• Travel locally as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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