Delivery Assurance Specialist / Supplier Development
Job Description
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
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Position Summary:
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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:
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Delivery Assurance
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• Monitor and improve supplier portal commit compliance and data integrity.
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• Review and validate supplier recovery plans to meet delivery schedules.
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• Collaborate with sub-tier suppliers and subcontractors to expedite critical orders.
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• Analyze internal planning processes and supplier capacity constraints.
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• Provide daily part tracking and WIP status updates using LOB or similar tools.
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• Escalate delivery risks and non-responsiveness in real time to internal stakeholders.
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• Deliver weekly progress briefings to internal teams and leadership.
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• Identify and alleviate bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes.
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• Conduct occasional onsite visits to supplier facilities to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.
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Supplier Development
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• Conduct onsite supplier assessments with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, procurement).
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• Utilize Supplier Development Playbook and CI tools to elevate supplier performance.
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• Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
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• Monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data to drive supply chain effectiveness.
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• Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) on SharePoint.
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• Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve supply chain risks.
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Supplier Quality
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• Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
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• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
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• Review and update quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans).
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• Facilitate training on quality tools and confirm effectiveness of corrective actions.
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• Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics.
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Required Qualifications:
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• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
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• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance in aerospace/defense.
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• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
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• Experience with supplier assessments, capacity planning, and production readiness.
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• Familiarity with engineering outsourcing, project management, and quality systems.
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• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing process improvement.
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• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites as needed (up to daily)
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Qualification:
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• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.) Aerospace Industry preferred.