Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics, LLC, founded in January 2023 by industry veterans, delivers proactive supplier management solutions across aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. We are seeking Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace to join our team in Arizona.

The Supplier Specialist position is a full‑time role with frequent local travel, potential regional travel, and requires pre‑employment background and drug screening.

• Develop partner relationships with assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the suppliers Open Order Report in conjunction with the supplier to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery.
• Monitor delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Facilitate 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.
• Frequent local travel is required.
• Other duties as required.

• US citizenship required.
• College degree preferred; additional experience may substitute.
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred).
• 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.
• 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 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.