Sr. Supplier Performance Specialist

Senior Supplier Performance Specialist

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

We Are Looking For

The Senior Supplier Performance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our supplier relationships. This role involves higher level of responsibility and leadership in managing supplier performance, addressing issues, and implementing improvement plans. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Upload and review responses from suppliers regarding part delivery status
• Review data for deficiencies or errors and correct any discrepancies
• Enter quotes from suppliers and inter-company as needed
• Address suppliers slow to respond and/or non-responsive
• Expedite specific urgent items as required
• Deliver Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for chronically late suppliers
• Maintain improvement efforts with suppliers on poor delivery performance, utilizing root cause corrective action methodologies
• Schedule appointments and office meetings as assigned
• Identifies, establishes and maintains order priorities for deliveries with suppliers on focused delivery recovery efforts
• Expedite parts on-site at suppliers utilizing lean manufacturing, work prioritization principles as required
• Communicate delivery improvement plan actions with Sales and Purchasing leadership teams
• Coordinate multiple and changing priorities daily
• Take responsibility for own work and provide support to others
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in business management, business administration or any related field
• 3-4 years of experience in supply chain management or a related role, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and supply chain management software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.