Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC • Addison, TX

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About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking Supplier Specialists to support its supplier management solutions for aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding customers. Supplier Specialists are integrated into supplier supply-chain networks to provide oversight and engagement, build partnerships with assigned suppliers, and help meet customer requirements. This is a full-time position requiring frequent local travel; regional travel opportunities are available for candidates who are flexible and interested. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least five years of manufacturing experience is required; the posting states a minimum of five to ten years.
• A current, valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle history check are 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.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree is preferred; additional experience may be substituted 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.
• Strong project management experience is preferred.
• Flexibility and interest in regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnership relationships with assigned suppliers and work collaboratively to meet customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers’ 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 communication across functional departments and drive actions to prevent unnecessary delays.
• Provide frequent written communication regarding 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