Essential job functions:
- Act as a liaison between various departments and suppliers to ensure timely receipt of critical orders.
- Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished.
- Work Past Due Report and look ahead to critical orders to ensure that they will arrive on-time.
- Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Perform additional functions required by the job as they arise.
Knowledge skills and abilities
- Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role
- Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
- Understanding of inventory management
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Strong sense of urgency
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel and familiar with inventory software
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field is a plus
Physical Demands:
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Week: 40 Hours Lunch: 1 hour
(Some overtime may be required with prior approval by management.)
Sitting: 90%
Standing & Walking: 10%
Environment:
Stress:
Performance Standards:
- Monthly Metrics. Example: Supplier On-Time Delivery