Delivery Assurance Specialist

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- seeks a Delivery Assurance Specialist to drive supplier performance across aerospace/defense supply chains. You will monitor commitments, review recovery plans, and collaborate with suppliers to maintain schedules. Strong ERP, Lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional skills are required.

Responsibilities include KPI tracking, risk escalation, and occasional supplier site visits to support recovery plans and process improvements. Travel up to daily may be 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 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 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 SIPs on SharePoint.
• Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve supply chain risks.

Skills

Supply chain

Supplier development

Delivery assurance

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Quality systems

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (supply chain/engineering/business)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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).