Data Center Delivery Assurance Specialist
Job Number: 9819
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About This Role
Data Center OTD Protection & Supply Continuity - Ensure 100% OTD to data center and critical customers by preventing, mitigating, and rapidly resolving material shortages. The Data Center Delivery Assurance Specialist ensures uninterrupted material availability to support production and Engineering‑to‑Order (ETO) programs. The role drives delivery assurance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation by managing CTB, supplier capacity, purchase orders, and master data accuracy. It provides proactive alignment between manufacturing sites and suppliers, manually manages ETO requirements, and resolves supply risks to protect supply continuity and achieve 100% On‑Time Delivery (OTD) for critical customer programs.
Job Description
Drive delivery assurance across all critical suppliers through daily/weekly follow‑ups, escalations, recovery planning, and supplier engagement
Partner with suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance, including lead-time adherence, OTD, recovery actions, and service levels
Perform risk recovery activities for materials at risk, including expedites, reschedules, and on-site supplier support when needed.
ETO Requirements & Vendor Alignment
Calculate and consolidate Data Center ETO material and carrier requirements based on engineering releases, planned demand, and vendor capabilities
Develop and maintain manufacturing plans by vendor, ensuring clear and accurate communication of future demand to suppliers
Partner with vendors proactively to deliver accurate signals enabling timely material readiness. Manually create requirements for temporary BOMs and non-standard material structures used in ETO programs
Support pre-buy strategies by evaluating risk windows, forecast needs, and supplier lead-time exposure
Supplier Capacity & Procurement Collaboration
Work closely with the Procurement team to assess, validate, and manage supplier capacity, identifying constraints early and driving corrective actions
Support long-term planning by communicating accurate demand signals and aligning capacity with projected ETO and production needs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years in Materials Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Planning, or Delivery Assurance roles
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of supply chain fundamentals, supplier capacity planning, and manufacturing processes
Experience working with ETO environments, complex BOMs, or high-mix/low-volume operations is a strong plus
Excellent communication, supplier engagement, and problem‑solving skills
Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred) and Excel
Key Competencies - Proactive issue resolution - Strong analytical capability
Supplier relationship management
Cross‑functional collaboration - Urgency, accountability, and ownership mindset
Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast‑paced ETO environments
Job Number: 30199786
Community / Marketing Title: Data Center Delivery Assurance Specialist
Location_formattedLocationLong: Florida, US