Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success identifying outside the box niche opportunities and solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace industry. Our mission is to manage our customer’s suppliers and sub-tiers, by bringing back discipline, communication, proper tools, and accountability. This will ensure the customer’s end user commitments and revenues are achieved. OEM Logistics, LLC is based in Arizona and is searching for multiple Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace industry, to join our team.

The Supplier Specialist position is a full-time position with local travel requirements. Regional travel opportunities are available for those that are flexible and have an interest. Pre-employment background screening is required.

Supplier Specialist Primary Duties and 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

• Qualifications & Skills:

• Canadian citizenship required
• College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry 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

OEM Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status