Delivery Assurance Specialist / Supplier Development

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Delivery Assurance Specialist to support and drive supplier performance within the aerospace and defense supply chain. This role is critical in ensuring on-time delivery, supplier development, and quality improvement across a complex supplier network. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain risk mitigation, supplier development, and delivery assurance, with experience in ERP systems, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Key Responsibilities:

Delivery Assurance

• Monitor and improve supplier portal commit compliance and data integrity.

• Review and validate supplier recovery plans to meet delivery schedules.

• Collaborate with sub-tier suppliers and subcontractors to expedite critical orders.

• Analyze internal planning processes and supplier capacity constraints.

• Provide daily part tracking and WIP status updates using LOB or similar tools.

• Escalate delivery risks and non-responsiveness in real time to internal stakeholders.

• Deliver weekly progress briefings to internal teams and leadership.

• Identify and alleviate bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes.

• Conduct occasional onsite visits to supplier facilities to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.

Supplier Development

• Conduct onsite supplier assessments with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, procurement).

• Utilize Supplier Development Playbook and CI tools to elevate supplier performance.

• Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.

• Monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data to drive supply chain effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) on SharePoint.

• Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve supply chain risks.

Supplier Quality

• Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

• Review and update quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans).

• Facilitate training on quality tools and confirm effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance in aerospace/defense.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Experience with supplier assessments, capacity planning, and production readiness.

• Familiarity with engineering outsourcing, project management, and quality systems.

• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing process improvement.

• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites as needed (up to daily)

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.) Aerospace Industry preferred.