Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

About the role

OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success identifying niche solutions for the aerospace & defense industry supply chain challenges. OEM delivers proactive supplier management solutions for major Primes and Tier-1s across aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. We integrate our supplier specialists directly into supply chain networks to provide a level of oversight and engagement that exceeds conventional methods. Based in Arizona, OEM is experiencing rapid growth and seeks Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop a partnership relationship with the assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet customer 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• US citizenship required.
• College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
• 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.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000-95,000. Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, training, and skill level.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.