Supply Chain Specialist

About the job

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Supply Chain Specialist role within Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development & Engagement is a highly analytical and strategic position focused on advancing supplier development initiatives through data-driven insights, process optimization, and sourcing support. The role serves as the primary resource for supplier program reporting, compliance, and performance metrics, while also driving continuous improvement through standardized processes, automation, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-starting problem solver who can translate complex data into actionable recommendations, support inclusive sourcing efforts, and help strengthen program effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Data Analytics, Reporting, & Compliance
• Process Development & SOPs
• Sourcing Support
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

Why You'll Love Delta

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
• Understanding of supplier inclusion or supplier development programs, certifications, and compliance requirements
• Experience developing SOPs and improving data processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant experience

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Strong relationship building
• Experience with contracting and sourcing processes
• Management of supplier inclusion programs or initatives