Material Expeditor

Key Responsibilities

• Track and manage open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of direct, prototype, and NPI materials.
• Perform regular supplier follow-ups to confirm order acknowledgment, lead times, ship dates, and delivery status.
• Identify and escalate material shortages or delivery risks, coordinate recovery actions with Buyers and Planners.
• Partner with Planning and direct/NPI Buyers to align material availability with build schedules and priorities.
• Track material from supplier shipment through receipt at the Cascadia Motion facility.
• Provide timely, accurate material status updates to Supply Chain and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP and tracking tools; support shortage and expediting reports.
• Aid with launch and engineering change activity requiring rapid material flow adjustments.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to expediting, supplier performance, and material visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Ace or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in material expediting, supply chain coordination, production control, or procurement support.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and purchase order management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with suppliers and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in LVHM, prototype, or NPI manufacturing environments.
• Automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with engineering changes and launch-driven material volatility.