Delivery Assurance Specialist

Job Description

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.

Key Skills

• Delivery assurance, supplier development, supplier quality management, and supplier performance improvement
• Supply chain risk mitigation, supplier recovery, production readiness assessment, and capacity planning
• Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• OTD/delivery tracking, supplier assessments, WIP tracking, KPI monitoring, and onsite supplier support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Aerospace industry preferred.
• 3 5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance in aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, with 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, including 3 4 days per week.

Additional Skills

• 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 supplier non-responsiveness to internal stakeholders; deliver weekly progress briefings to internal teams and leadership.
• Identify and alleviate bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes; conduct onsite supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.
• Conduct onsite supplier assessments with cross-functional teams including quality, engineering, and procurement; utilize the Supplier Development Playbook and continuous improvement tools to elevate supplier performance.
• Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies; monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data to drive supply chain effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) on SharePoint and coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve 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 confirm the effectiveness of corrective actions; maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics.
• Aerospace manufacturing, aircraft components, aviation, aircraft engines, defense contractors, and aerospace Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier experience preferred.
• Automotive or heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Collins Aerospace experience, SAP/ERP, Lean/Six Sigma, supplier onsite assessment experience, QIP/SIP, PFMEA, and Control Plans are preferred.