Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist
About The Position
OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success identifying outside the box niche solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace & defense industry. OEM delivers proactive supplier management solutions for the major Primes and Tier-1’s across the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. By integrating our supplier specialists directly within supply chain networks, we deliver a level of oversight and engagement that surpasses conventional methods. Headquartered in Arizona, OEM is experiencing rapid growth and we’re searching for Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace to join our team. The Supplier Specialist position is a full-time position with frequent local travel requirements. Regional travel opportunities are available for those that are flexible and have interest. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required. This position will require daily travel to Peterborough, NH.
Requirements
- US citizenship required
- College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education
- Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
- Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA preferred
- Strong Project Management experience preferred
- 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 required
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check
Nice To Haves
- Shipbuilding experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop a partner relationship with the assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet the customer’s requirements.
- Manage the suppliers Open Order Report in conjunction 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
- Local/regional travel is required
- Other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
