Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is looking for a Supplier Specialist to manage supplier relationships and ensure on-time delivery for aerospace/defense manufacturing. Travel locally is frequent and regional opportunities exist for flexible individuals.

The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing supplier performance analysis. The candidate should have 5–10 years of manufacturing experience, US citizenship, and a college degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience (Aerospace/Defense/Ship Building/Submarine preferred).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle history check.
• Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a partnership with assigned suppliers to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the supplier's Open Order Report with the supplier to minimize risk and identify delivery improvements.
• Manage delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Facilitate timely closure of corrective actions.
• Work with sub-tiers to improve communication and establish production commitments.
• Drive cross-functional department communication to prevent delays.
• Provide written updates on mission-critical parts and overall delivery performance.
• Periodic local travel is required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Production Control

Shop Floor Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

PDCA

Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success identifying outside the box niche solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace & defense industry. OEM delivers proactive supplier management solutions for the major Primes and Tier-1's across the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. By integrating our supplier specialists directly within supply chain networks, we deliver a level of oversight and engagement that surpasses conventional methods.

Headquartered in Arizona, OEM is experiencing rapid growth and we’re searching for Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace to join our team.

The Supplier Specialist position is a full-time position with frequent local travel requirements. Regional travel opportunities are available for those that are flexible and have interest. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required.

Supplier Specialist Primary Duties and 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

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 SubmarineIndustry 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 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

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.