Our team is looking a Delivery Assurance Specialist to join our team at Chatsworth, CA location. The Delivery Assurance Specialist supports the resolution of material shortages that impact business needs by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position works closely with internal stakeholders including Program Management, Operations, and Procurement to coordinate and monitor the flow of materials, ensuring alignment and supporting on-time delivery to production. The role focuses on tracking, communication, and follow-up activities, contributing to effective cross-functional coordination and timely issue resolution.
Delivery Assurance Main Responsibilities:- Support resolution of critical part shortages by coordinating with cross-functional teams and assisting with escalation activities as needed.
- Participate in daily/weekly shortage review meetings with Buyers, Production Planners, and Master Schedulers.
- Partner with Buyers to support execution of purchase requisitions and purchase orders while helping identify potential risks to delivery schedules.
- Assist in prioritizing, expediting, and tracking delivery of critical components from suppliers, outside processes, and shipping channels to support production schedules.
- Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Supplier Performance teams to help address quality, delivery, or performance issues.
- Provide regular updates to cross-functional teams on material status, recovery actions, and delivery commitments.
- Collaborate across Value Streams to support alignment and help remove roadblocks to material flow.
- Maintain and update shortage reports, such as Line of Balance (LOB) reviews and Open Order Reports (OOR), including status updates and risk visibility.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for recurring material delivery issues.
- Work with Quality, Receiving, and Inspection teams to help resolve material holds or nonconformances.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply continuity and supplier delivery performance.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications & Skills:- 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, expediting, or Delivery Assurance roles within aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, ERP/MRP systems, and material planning concepts.
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment.
- Excellent communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret production schedules, PO data, and inventory reports.
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability; comfortable managing multiple high-priority issues simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Visual, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards is a plus
- Experience in supplier relationship management or delivery recovery projects.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand special process requirements, including customer-specific flow downs.
Our Benefits:- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
- Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Access to mental health champions across our sites
- Commitment to development
- Employee referral program
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