Aerospace Delivery Assurance Specialist

Under general supervision and reporting to the Operations Manager, the Delivery Assurance Specialist serves as a vital link between the Prime Aerospace customers and their supplier base to improve delivery performance by tracking, validating, expediting, and reporting real-time part delivery status. Incumbents must have solid manufacturing experience with a focus on root cause analysis and effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage open order report or customer report(s) by analyzing supplier delivery status and commitments, identifying risks and opportunities, developing mitigation plans for driving continuous improvement to meet customer requirements.
• Track and proactively communicate via Critical Status Updates the flow of critical/priority parts through the suppliers' manufacturing from the receipt of PO, raw material phase, through manufacturing, outside process/sub tier, quality, shipping, and delivery to the customer.
• Communicate daily/weekly status updates via Trigo/Customer systems and/or reports.
• Onsite support at supplier sites to proactively support on-time delivery through milestone validation and leveraging of Trigo tools.
• Prepare presentations and lead meetings with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Establish and maintain customer and supplier relationships with key stakeholders.
• Escalate observations or concerns to Trigo Management.
• Identify opportunities for additional Trigo services and/or support to suppliers and customers.
• Ensure the timely submittal of all required internal/external deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Experience working on process improvement teams or possess Six Sigma certification (preferred).

Skills

• Fluent English – reading and writing is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (2010 Excel intermediate skills required).
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to ensure the accuracy of data and information.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and explain applicable policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and escalate matters to supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of company documents and records.
• Exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Supervision Received

The work is performed under general supervision.

Education and Experience

• Manufacturing Experience – 5-10 years, preferably in Machine Shop/Sheet Metal.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in supply chain management, engineering, business, quality assurance or related field (preferred qualification).
• Experience working on process improvement teams or possess Six Sigma certification (preferred).
• Any combination of education and experience may be considered.

Licenses, Certificates

Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.