Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist
About The Position
OEM Logistics, LLC, founded in January 2023 by industry veterans, specializes in providing proactive supplier management solutions for the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. We address supply chain challenges by integrating our supplier specialists directly into supply chain networks. Headquartered in Arizona, OEM is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking passionate Supplier Specialists with a background in manufacturing and aerospace to join our team. This is a full-time position requiring frequent local travel, with opportunities for regional travel for flexible candidates. Pre-employment background and drug screening are mandatory. Frequent travel to Fairfield, CA is a requirement of this role.
Requirements
- US citizenship required
- Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience required
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check
- Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management
- Experience with Microsoft Office Programs required
- Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong independent decision-making skills, excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA preferred
- Strong Project Management experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop a partnership relationship with the assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet the customer’s requirements.
- Manage the supplier's 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.
- Track delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Periodic local travel is required.
- Other duties as required.
Benefits
- OEM Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
