[Hiring] Delivery Assurance Specialist @American IT Systems

Role 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 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.

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 occasionally to supplier sites as needed.

Requirements

• US Citizen only.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR requirements.

Benefits

• 85k max salary.