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 integrate supplier specialists directly into supply chain networks to offer enhanced oversight and engagement. As we experience rapid growth, we are seeking passionate Supplier Specialists with a background in manufacturing and aerospace to join our Arizona-based team. This is a full-time position requiring frequent local travel, with potential for regional travel for flexible candidates. Pre-employment background and drug screening are mandatory.
Requirements
- US citizenship required
- Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
