Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC • Dublin, GA

55d

About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to help strengthen aerospace and defense supply chain performance. The role partners with assigned suppliers and internal teams to meet customer requirements, manage delivery commitments, address supplier and sub-tier issues, and protect critical end-user commitments. It is a full-time position with frequent local travel; regional travel opportunities are available for candidates who are flexible and interested. Pre-employment background and drug screenings 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.
• Current, valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
• 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.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• College degree; additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or submarine industries.
• 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 partnership relationships with assigned suppliers and work together to meet customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers’ open order reports in conjunction 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 communication across 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed