Delivery Assurance Specialist

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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 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.