Aerospace Supplier Specialist - Travel‑Driven & Impactful

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

Job summary

OEM Logistics LLC is seeking a qualified Supplier Specialist to join our aerospace and defense focused manufacturing team. You will nurture supplier partnerships, monitor Open Order reports, and drive improvements in delivery performance across sub-tiers while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years of manufacturing experience, a valid driver’s license, and US citizenship. Local travel is expected, with opportunities for regional travel based on project needs.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum 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 pass 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.
• US citizenship 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 events

PDCA

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

MS Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics LLC is seeking a qualified Supplier Specialist to join our aerospace and defense focused manufacturing team. You will nurture supplier partnerships, monitor Open Order reports, and drive improvements in delivery performance across sub-tiers while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years of manufacturing experience, a valid driver’s license, and US citizenship. Local travel is expected, with opportunities for regional travel based on project needs.