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Supplier Operations Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems · El Segundo, CA · 1 wk ago
Management$38.84–$57.12/hrFull-time

About the role

The Supplier Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in managing the supply base to support the company's production and operational needs. This position involves evaluating suppliers, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of potential suppliers to determine eligibility for inclusion on the Approved Supplier List (ASL)

  • Perform supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, including ITAR, NIST, and SAM.gov

  • Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List in accordance with company policies and procedures

  • Regularly review and update supplier records, including contact information, certifications, and performance metrics

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support source selection and procurement activities that meet program requirements related to schedule, cost, and quality

  • Identify and develop secondary or alternate suppliers as necessary to mitigate supply risks

  • Afford assistance in the development and execution of supplier project plans to support program milestones and financial goals

  • Proactively communicate order status and relevant updates to internal customers

  • Collect and analyze supplier performance data for evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Identify, communicate, and escalate potential supplier risks or operational issues

  • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for supply chain improvements

  • Collaborate and train cross-functionally with procurement, supplier quality, engineering, and other departments to align supplier management strategies with company objectives

  • Mentor and educate internal teams on supply chain best practices through formal training sessions, one-on-one coaching, or collaborative workshops

  • Communicate supplier policies and drive compliance across stakeholder groups

  • Organize and maintain supplier and part trade compliance data within ERP systems, including: HTS codes, NAICS codes, Business size classifications

  • Ensure data accuracy and compliance with applicable trade regulations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline

  • 3+ years of progressive experience

  • Proficiency with data and reporting tools, including: Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate

  • Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Additional Duties

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline

  • 3+ years of progressive experience

  • Proficiency with data and reporting tools, including: Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate

  • Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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