Job Summary
The Expeditor plays a key role in ensuring timely delivery of materials components and services required for production. This position is responsible for tracking orders coordinating with suppliers resolving delivery issues and maintaining close communication with purchasing production and logistics teams to avoid delays in manufacturing schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure ontime delivery.
- Communicate regularly with production and purchasing teams regarding material status and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate the movement of materials between departments and/or facilities.
- Identify and resolve issues that may cause delays in procurement or production.
- Update ERP system with shipment tracking delivery confirmations and order status.
- Work closely with vendors to expedite critical orders or reallocate materials when needed.
- Support inventory control by tracking incoming items and ensuring proper documentation.
- Prepare and maintain status reports expediting logs and metrics.
- Participate in production meetings to review priorities and delivery risks.
- Assist with returns discrepancies and corrective actions related to incoming materials.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or technical degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing logistics or supply chain support in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in using ERP systems (SAGE preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Detailoriented with a proactive problemsolving mindset.
Required Experience:
Manager