A&D Supplier Specialist: Delivery & Partnerships

OEM Logistics LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to support aerospace and defense manufacturing by managing supplier relationships and delivery performance. The role requires occasional local travel and a background in supply chain and manufacturing processes.

We value strong communication, project management and analytical skills, with a College degree preferred and a driver’s license. Salary range opens based on experience and qualifications, with placement within industry norms.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• College degree preferred; may substitute experience for education.
• Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience (aerospace/defense/shipbuilding/submarine industry preferred).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and pass pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
• Expertise in supply chain management, production control and shop floor management.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a partnership with assigned suppliers to meet customer requirements.
• Manage supplier Open Order Reports to minimize risk and identify delivery improvements.
• Monitor delivery performance trends and perform root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Drive timely closure of corrective actions and improve communication with sub-tiers.
• Coordinate cross-functional actions to prevent delays and report mission-critical parts status.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to support aerospace and defense manufacturing by managing supplier relationships and delivery performance. The role requires occasional local travel and a background in supply chain and manufacturing processes.

We value strong communication, project management and analytical skills, with a College degree preferred and a driver’s license. Salary range opens based on experience and qualifications, with placement within industry norms.