Delivery Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Delivery Assurance Specialist

Location: Elma NY, Erie PA, Naples FL, Centennial CO, Phoenix AZ (Hybrid)

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Clearance/Compliance: Mandatory to have ITAR Clearance

Position Summary:

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 Responsibilities:

Delivery Assurance

• 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 non-responsiveness in real time to internal stakeholders.
• Deliver weekly progress briefings to internal teams and leadership.
• Identify and alleviate bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes.
• Conduct occasional onsite visits to supplier facilities to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.

Supplier Development

• Conduct onsite supplier assessments with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, procurement).
• Utilize Supplier Development Playbook and CI tools to elevate supplier performance.
• Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
• Monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data to drive supply chain effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) on SharePoint.
• Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve supply chain risks.

Supplier Quality

• Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Review and update quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Facilitate training on quality tools and confirm effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance in aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (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 (up to daily)