Purchasing Expeditor

Working conditions: extended hours as needed, minimal travel, prolonged desk/computer work, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

About the role

The Expeditor ensures prompt delivery of materials and services by communicating with vendors on the status of critical orders and eliminating difficulties and delays.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates.
• Confirms shipping dates with vendors.
• Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries.
• Reports major shipping problems to purchasing agent.
• Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit.
• Inspects shipments to confirm that products received meet specifications.
• Maintains business relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order.
• Updates MRP System accordingly to reflect correct dock date and lead times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience highly preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.