Full-Time

Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC

OEM Logistics LLC

Proactive aerospace supplier management services

Compensation Overview

$80k - $95k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Minneapolis, MN, USA

In Person

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

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Supply Chain Management
Six Sigma
Risk Management
Requirements
  • US citizenship is required.
  • Five to ten years of manufacturing experience is required.
  • A current, valid driver's license is required, along with successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.
  • Expertise in supply chain management, production control, and shop floor management is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail are required.
  • Strong independent decision-making, analytical skills, and professional judgment are required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a partnership relationship with assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet customer 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-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 analysis and corrective actions.
  • Travel locally periodically as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A college degree is preferred, although additional experience may substitute for education.
  • Aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or submarine industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and Plan-Do-Check-Act is preferred.
  • Strong project management experience is preferred.

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

  • The website updated March 27, 2026 says demand centers on visibility and on-time delivery.
  • LinkedIn showed 1,349 followers in 2025, with 51-200 employees on The Org.
  • Domestic supplier hubs updated February 11, 2026 support expansion beyond Scottsdale.

What critics are saying

  • Trigo ADR sued OEM in December 2023; trade-secret claims survived dismissal in January 2025.
  • No federal contract awards appear yet, limiting proof of customer adoption and procurement traction.
  • If OEM cannot prove proprietary execution, larger primes will copy onsite supplier management.

What makes OEM Logistics LLC unique

  • Steve Clarke and Jay Nicholas revived SMS-era supplier management expertise in 2023.
  • OEM Logistics sells onsite, multi-tier supplier surveillance across tier-1 through tier-4 networks.
  • New Vista Capital backed OEM in August 2023, adding aerospace-industry access.

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