Strategic Aerospace Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to manage supplier relationships and ensure on-time delivery for aerospace and defense programs. The role involves monitoring open orders, driving corrective actions, and coordinating with sub-tiers across functions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in manufacturing, strong supply chain acumen, and proficiency with Lean/Six Sigma. Local travel is frequent; pre-employment screening is required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Minimum five to ten years of manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry 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, 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

Supply chain management

Production control

Shop floor management

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Risk management

Project management

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OEM Logistics, LLC is seeking a Supplier Specialist to manage supplier relationships and ensure on-time delivery for aerospace and defense programs. The role involves monitoring open orders, driving corrective actions, and coordinating with sub-tiers across functions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in manufacturing, strong supply chain acumen, and proficiency with Lean/Six Sigma. Local travel is frequent; pre-employment screening is required.