Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled and proactive Delivery Assurance Specialist to support supplier performance across the aerospace and defense supply chain. This role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, supplier development, production readiness, and quality improvement across a complex supplier network.
The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain risk mitigation, supplier development, delivery assurance, ERP systems, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delivery issues, improve supplier performance, and maintain quality standards.
Roles & Responsibilities:- Monitor and improve supplier portal commitment compliance and data integrity.
- Review and validate supplier recovery plans to ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborate 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 and briefings to internal teams and leadership.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes.
- Conduct onsite supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.
- Conduct supplier assessments with quality, engineering, and procurement teams.
- Use supplier development tools and continuous improvement methodologies to improve supplier performance.
- Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost-to-serve data.
- Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) using SharePoint.
- Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively address supply chain risks.
- Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Review and update quality documentation, including PFMEA and Control Plans.
- Facilitate training on quality tools and verify corrective action effectiveness.
- Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality performance metrics.
Education:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience:- 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance within the aerospace and defense industry.
- Experience with supplier assessments, capacity planning, and production readiness.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Familiarity with engineering outsourcing, project management, and quality management systems.
- Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
- Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites as needed, potentially daily.