Aerospace Supplier Performance Specialist — Travel

OEM Logistics LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to build strong partnerships with suppliers and drive on-time delivery for aerospace and defense programs. The role involves managing open order reports, identifying improvement opportunities, and coordinating cross-functional actions to resolve issues.

The position requires 5–10 years in manufacturing, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel locally.

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

Citizenship requirement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Lean Six Sigma

Supply chain management

Driver's license

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to build strong partnerships with suppliers and drive on-time delivery for aerospace and defense programs. The role involves managing open order reports, identifying improvement opportunities, and coordinating cross-functional actions to resolve issues.

The position requires 5–10 years in manufacturing, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel locally.