Aerospace Delivery & Supplier Development Specialist

Katalyst CRO; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Delivery Assurance Specialist to drive supplier performance across the aerospace/defense supply chain. This role focuses on on-time delivery, supplier development, and quality improvement through ERP systems, Lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will monitor compliance, validate recovery plans, and lead supplier evaluation efforts while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues. Travel to supplier sites is anticipated as needed.

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 travel to supplier sites as needed (up to daily).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Supply chain

Supplier development

Delivery assurance

ERP SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

CI tools

Job description

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Delivery Assurance Specialist to drive supplier performance across the aerospace/defense supply chain. This role focuses on on-time delivery, supplier development, and quality improvement through ERP systems, Lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will monitor compliance, validate recovery plans, and lead supplier evaluation efforts while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues. Travel to supplier sites is anticipated as needed.