Aerospace Supplier Specialist — Delivery & Performance

OEM Logistics LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to join a growing team focused on aerospace and defense supply chains. The role requires regional travel to Oxnard, CA and Tijuana, Mexico, with frequent local travel.

Pre-employment background and drug screening are required. You will develop partnerships with suppliers to meet customer requirements, manage Open Order Reports, monitor delivery trends, and drive corrective actions while maintaining clear cross-functional communication across

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• College degree preferred; may substitute experience.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry 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.
• 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

Supply chain

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to join a growing team focused on aerospace and defense supply chains. The role requires regional travel to Oxnard, CA and Tijuana, Mexico, with frequent local travel.

Pre-employment background and drug screening are required. You will develop partnerships with suppliers to meet customer requirements, manage Open Order Reports, monitor delivery trends, and drive corrective actions while maintaining clear cross-functional communication across