Delivery Assurance & Supplier Quality Specialist

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Delivery Assurance Specialist to strengthen supplier performance across aerospace and defense supply chains. You will monitor delivery commitments, lead recovery actions, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve bottlenecks.

The role focuses on quality management, CAPAs, and continuous improvement, leveraging ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and methodologies like Lean Six Sigma. Willingness to travel to supplier facilities is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, delivery assurance, or supplier quality, preferably in aerospace and defense.
Mandatory ability to meet ITAR compliance requirements.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP; Oracle experience is also relevant.
Experience with supplier assessments, production readiness, manufacturing capacity planning, and delivery tracking.
Familiarity with engineering outsourcing, project management, and quality management systems.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel to supplier facilities, potentially daily.

Responsibilities

Monitor supplier delivery commitments, portal compliance, and data accuracy.
Review supplier recovery plans and track progress against delivery schedules.
Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to expedite critical orders.
Analyze production capacity, planning constraints, and manufacturing bottlenecks.
Track parts, WIP, and delivery status using LOB or similar tracking tools.
Identify and escalate delivery risks, delays, and supplier non-responsiveness.
Prepare weekly delivery status reports and progress briefings for management.
Conduct supplier site visits to assess production progress and support recovery activities.
Conduct supplier assessments with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement.
Implement supplier development strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support suppliers in applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
Monitor supplier KPIs, cost-to-serve metrics, and operational performance.
Develop and maintain SIPs using SharePoint.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply chain risks.