Summary
The Supplier Field Specialist leads the resolution of critical supplier delivery disruptions that impact production and customer commitments. This role is accountable for re-defining, executing, and closing supplier recovery plans, ensuring alignment between supplier capacity, demand, and production needs.
Acting as the primary interface between suppliers and internal operations, the role requires strong field presence, hands-on validation of supplier progress, and continuous adjustment of recovery plans through Line of Balance (LOB) management until supply stability is restored.
Language: Required fluency in English
Candidates must reside in Nogales.
Candidates must possess a valid visa.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Crisis Management & Recovery Ownership.
- Line of Balance (LOB) & Supply Alignment.
- Supplier On-Site Execution.
- Cross-Functional Coordination.
- Performance Tracking & Governance.
- Continuous Improvement.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note for level:
- Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
- Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
- Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or supplier management
- Experience as a Buyer or Supply Chain Planner strongly preferred
- Experience managing supplier delivery crises or recovery scenarios is highly desirable
- Aerospace & Defense or complex manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong expertise in supply chain operations, planning, and supplier delivery management – Advanced
