Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC • Odessa, FL

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About The Position

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a full-time Supplier Specialist to help strengthen aerospace and defense supply chain performance. The role partners with assigned suppliers to meet customer requirements, manage open orders, improve delivery performance, and address supplier and sub-tier production challenges. It requires 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.
• A minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience.
• Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management.
• A current, valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop partnership relationships with assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers’ Open Order Reports in conjunction with suppliers to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery.
• Manage delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analyses 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 about mission-critical parts and overall delivery performance.
• Travel locally periodically.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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