Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive Delivery Assurance Specialist to support supplier performance across the aerospace and defense supply chain. This role focuses on on-time delivery, supplier development, supply chain risk mitigation, and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities: Delivery Assurance:- Monitor supplier portal commitment compliance and data integrity.
- Review and validate supplier recovery plans to meet delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with sub-tier suppliers and subcontractors to expedite critical orders.
- Analyze internal planning processes and supplier capacity constraints.
- Track parts and work-in-progress (WIP) status using LOB or similar tools.
- Escalate delivery risks and supplier non-responsiveness to internal stakeholders.
- Provide weekly progress updates to internal teams and leadership.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes.
- Conduct supplier site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.
Supplier Development:
- Conduct supplier assessments with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams.
- Use supplier development and continuous improvement tools to improve performance.
- Support suppliers in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data.
- Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) in SharePoint.
- Coordinate across sites and functions to address supply chain risks.
Supplier Quality:
- Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Review and update PFMEA and Control Plans.
- Facilitate quality tools training and verify corrective action effectiveness.
- Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance within aerospace and defense.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP .
- 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, potentially daily.
Key Skills:
- Delivery Assurance
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Quality Management
- Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
- Supplier Performance Improvement
- Production Readiness and Capacity Planning
- Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
- Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement
- ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Project Management and OTD/LOB Tracking