Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

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

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to join our growing aerospace and defense team. This full-time role focuses on partnering with suppliers, managing delivery performance, and driving corrective actions to meet customer requirements.

The position requires frequent local travel and travel to Tijuana, Mexico; US citizenship is required and pre-employment background and drug screening will be completed.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• College degree preferred; additional experience okay in lieu of education.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience (aerospace/defense/shipbuilding/submarine industry preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with assigned suppliers to meet customer requirements.
• Manage Open Order Report with supplier to minimize risk and improve delivery.
• Analyze delivery trends; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent delays and maintain commitments.
• Communicate mission-critical parts progress in writing.
• Occasional local travel; travel to Tijuana, Mexico as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Production Control

Shop Floor Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen events

Project Management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

This position requires travel to Tijuana, Mexico

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

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.

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.