Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

OEM Logistics LLC
Rockford, IL

OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success identifying outside the box niche solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace & defense industry. OEM delivers proactive supplier management solutions for the major Primes and Tier-1’s across the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. By integrating our supplier specialists directly within supply chain networks, we deliver a level of oversight and engagement that surpasses conventional methods.

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 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.

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


Salary range: $80,000-95,000-- Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, training, and skill level.

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.

Posted 2026-08-20

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