Aerospace & Defense Supplier Excellence Specialist

OEM LOGISTICS LLC; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is a growing aerospace-focused supply chain solutions provider seeking a Supplier Specialist to join our team. You will develop partnerships with suppliers, manage Open Order Reports, and drive on-time delivery across programs.

This full-time role requires US citizenship, a college degree or equivalent experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Local travel is required and background checks are performed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Production Control

Shop Floor Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Project Management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is a growing aerospace-focused supply chain solutions provider seeking a Supplier Specialist to join our team. You will develop partnerships with suppliers, manage Open Order Reports, and drive on-time delivery across programs.

This full-time role requires US citizenship, a college degree or equivalent experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Local travel is required and background checks are performed.