Aerospace Supplier Specialist - Travel-Ready & Impactful

OEM Logistics LLC; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to manage supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery within aerospace and defense programs. This full-time role requires frequent local travel and pre-employment background checks.

You will partner with suppliers, analyze delivery trends, drive corrective actions, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer requirements. US citizenship is required and a college degree is preferred, with strong manufacturing experience valued.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• College degree preferred; experience may substitute education.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience (aerospace/defense/shipbuilding/submarine) 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, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA preferred.
• Strong Project Management experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong independent decision-making and analytical 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 management

Production control

Shop floor management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

PDCA

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to manage supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery within aerospace and defense programs. This full-time role requires frequent local travel and pre-employment background checks.

You will partner with suppliers, analyze delivery trends, drive corrective actions, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer requirements. US citizenship is required and a college degree is preferred, with strong manufacturing experience valued.