
Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist I
Required skills
- US citizenship
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Control
- Shop Floor Management
- Microsoft Office Programs
- driver’s license
Nice to have
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Ship Building
- Submarine Industry
- continuous improvement
- Lean Manufacturing principles
Role summary
OEM Logistics, LLC, a growing company specializing in supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Supplier Specialist I. This full-time, on-site role in Scottsdale, Arizona, involves developing supplier relationships, managing open orders, improving delivery performance through root cause analysis and corrective actions, and facilitating communication to prevent delays. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, knowledge of supply chain and shop floor management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred experience includes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Risk Management within the aerospace, defense, or shipbuilding sectors.
Headquartered in Arizona, OEM is experiencing rapid growth and we’re searching for Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace to join our team.
The Supplier Specialist I is a full-time position, on-site Monday-Friday in our Scottsdale office. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required.
Supplier Specialist I Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a partner relationship with the assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet the customer’s requirements.
- Manage the suppliers 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
- Other duties as required
Qualifications & Skills:
- US citizenship required
- Minimum of three to five years of manufacturing experience preferred (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA 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
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check
OEM Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
