Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC • Southampton, MA

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About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking Supplier Specialists to support its supplier management work for major aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding customers. The role develops close working relationships with assigned suppliers and collaborates with them to meet customer requirements. It manages open orders and delivery performance, identifies delivery risks and improvement opportunities, drives root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and coordinates communication across suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and internal functions. The position is full-time and requires frequent local travel; regional travel opportunities are available for candidates who are flexible and interested. Pre-employment background screening is required.

Requirements

• UK citizenship is required.
• At least five years of manufacturing experience is 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, excellent analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Fluent spoken and written English is required.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree is preferred; additional experience may substitute for education.
• Aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or submarine industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, or PDCA is preferred.
• Flexibility and interest in regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop a partner relationship with assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the suppliers’ Open Order Report 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 cross-functional department communication and drive actions to prevent unnecessary delays.
• Provide frequent written communication on mission-critical parts and overall delivery performance.
• Travel locally frequently.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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