Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC•Canton, OH

About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace to support its supplier management work for major Primes and Tier-1 companies in the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. The role is full-time, requires daily travel to Youngstown, Ohio, and includes frequent local travel. Regional travel opportunities are available for candidates who are flexible and interested. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required. The Supplier Specialist partners with assigned suppliers to meet customer requirements, manage open orders and delivery performance, address risks, and coordinate corrective actions and cross-functional follow-up. The position also works with problematic sub-tier suppliers to improve communication and establish achievable production commitments. OEM Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience is required.
Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license and successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
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.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred; additional experience may be substituted for education.
Aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or submarine industry experience preferred.
Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and PDCA preferred.
Strong project management experience preferred.
Flexibility and interest in regional travel.

Responsibilities

Develop a partnership relationship with assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet customer requirements.
Manage the supplier's Open Order Report with the supplier to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery where necessary.
Manage delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Facilitate and drive timely and effective closure of corrective actions.
Work with problematic sub-tiers 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.
Track delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Travel locally as required.
Perform other duties as required.