Aerospace Supplier Excellence Specialist

OEM LOGISTICS LLC; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a qualified Supplier Specialist to join our growing team. You will develop partnerships with suppliers, manage delivery performance, and drive corrective actions to meet customer requirements in aerospace and defense.

The role requires five to ten years manufacturing experience, US citizenship, a college degree, and willingness to travel domestically. Pre-employment background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
• College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education
• 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
• 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
• Strong Project Management experience preferred
• 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

US citizenship

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a qualified Supplier Specialist to join our growing team. You will develop partnerships with suppliers, manage delivery performance, and drive corrective actions to meet customer requirements in aerospace and defense.

The role requires five to ten years manufacturing experience, US citizenship, a college degree, and willingness to travel domestically. Pre-employment background checks apply.