EXPEDITOR/BUYER - SOUTH HOUSTON

Primary Job Functions

• Act as a liaison between various departments and company suppliers, directing shipments to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries.
• Oversee and facilitate the smooth flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production or shipping schedules.
• Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished.
• Afford assistance to Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues with suppliers.
• Manage returns to suppliers due to quality issues and coordinate replacements.
• Perform essential functions required by the job.

Secondary Job Functions

• Source vendors of material, equipment or supplies, determine product availability, lead times, pricing and payment terms.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for material, equipment and supplies.
• Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy.
• Ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role.
• Familiarity with purchasing components, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Experience in a production environment is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: 90%
• Standing & Walking: 10%

Environment

• Indoors/Office
• Stress High

Performance Standards

• Monthly Metrics. Example: Vendor On-Time Delivery