Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Specialist

oemlogisticsllc; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking an Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Specialist for a remote full-time position requiring travel. The role involves developing supplier relationships, managing delivery performance, and ensuring effective communication across functions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supply chain management, excellent analytical and communication skills, and at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing experience required.
• Expertise in Supply Chain Management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with suppliers to meet customer requirements.
• Manage delivery performance and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to prevent delays.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Job description

Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Specialist

Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Specialist

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Job Description

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

Job Description

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

Supplier Specialist Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a partner relationship with the assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Manage the suppliers 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
• 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 years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
• 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
• Experience with Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) 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
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check
  
  

Salary range: $70,000-85,000-- Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, training, and skill level

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Company 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 opportunities and solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace industry. Our mission is to manage our customer’s suppliers and sub-tiers, by bringing back discipline, communication, proper tools, and accountability. This will ensure the customer’s end user commitments and revenues are achieved. OEM Logistics, LLC is based in Arizona.

OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success identifying outside the box niche opportunities and solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace industry. Our mission is to manage our customer’s suppliers and sub-tiers, by bringing back discipline, communication, proper tools, and accountability. This will ensure the customer’s end user commitments and revenues are achieved. OEM Logistics, LLC is based in Arizona.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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