Full-Time

Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

Updated on 9/3/2026

OEM Logistics LLC

OEM Logistics LLC

Proactive aerospace supplier management services

Compensation Overview

$80k - $95k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Liverpool, NY, USA

Hybrid

Frequent local travel is required; regional travel opportunities are available.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Supply Chain Management
Six Sigma
Risk Management
Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A college degree is preferred, although additional experience may substitute for education.
  • Five to ten years of manufacturing experience is required.
  • Aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or submarine industry experience is preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license and successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
  • Expertise in supply chain management, production control, and shop floor management.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a partnership with assigned suppliers and work collaboratively to meet customer requirements.
  • Manage suppliers' open order reports to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery performance.
  • Manage delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analyses and corrective actions.
  • Facilitate and drive timely and effective closure of corrective actions.
  • Work with problematic sub-tier suppliers 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 analyses and corrective actions.
  • Travel locally periodically.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, risk management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and Plan-Do-Check-Act.
  • Strong project management experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong independent decision-making skills, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
  • Regional travel flexibility and interest in regional travel opportunities.

OEM Logistics LLC delivers proactive supplier management for aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding. Its service places supplier specialists directly inside a client’s supply chain to monitor and manage suppliers from tier-1 to tier-4, improving visibility, discipline, and on-time delivery. The product combines on-site, “boots on the ground” oversight with real-time insights from strategically located U.S. hubs to guide decisions, track performance, and address issues before they cause shortages. Unlike firms that only audit or coordinate remotely, OEM Logistics embeds experts in clients’ networks to strengthen partnerships, reduce part shortages, and increase accountability across the supplier base, with an estimated 40–60% potential savings on supplier management costs. The company serves major aerospace primes and Tier-1 suppliers in commercial and defense markets and aims to help clients run smoother, faster, and more predictable supply chains.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • OEM reported 79-81 open jobs in August 2026, signaling active expansion.
  • Corporate and domestic hubs updated in 2026 indicate broadening national coverage.
  • Website updates in March 2026 emphasize rising demand for visibility and on-time delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Trigo ADR's trade-secret case survived dismissal in January 2025, extending litigation through 2026.
  • OEM's reliance on founder know-how creates key-person risk if Clarke or Nicholas exit.
  • Any customer loss to in-house supplier teams would quickly pressure a 2023 startup.

What makes OEM Logistics LLC unique

  • Steve Clarke and Jay Nicholas bring SMS Solutions operating experience from aerospace supplier management.
  • OEM Logistics embeds supplier specialists onsite, differentiating from remote-only logistics oversight models.
  • New Vista Capital backed OEM Logistics in August 2023, giving growth capital and credibility.

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