Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

Make a Difference. Grow With Us. Be Part of Something Bigger.

At OEM Logistics, LLC, we are helping strengthen the aerospace and defense supply chain network from the Primes to the Tier-1’s – 4’s. If you are looking for an opportunity to join an evolving extremely high growth company, take ownership of your work, and be part of a team that values its people, we would love to meet you.

Based in Arizona, OEM Logistics is a small to medium-sized business rapidly growing in the aerospace and defense industry. Founded by an industry veteran of 40 years with a proven track record of identifying innovative, outside the box solutions to complex supply chain challenges, OEM Logistics is making a difference by bringing discipline, communication, the right tools, and accountability to supplier and sub-tier management.

We partner with the major Primes in the Aerospace and Defense industry, as well as the Department of War, helping strengthen supply chain performance, meet critical end-user commitments, and protect customer revenue. What truly sets us apart, however, is our people. We have a culture built around collaboration, accountability, teamwork, and a shared passion for protecting our nation and supporting our troops. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, develop their skills, and grow alongside us.
 

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

This position may require daily travel to Blacksburg, VA. 


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:

• US citizenship required
• College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education  
• Minimum of five to ten 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