Supply Chain Expeditor- Pumps (subs) IPT Roles

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Expeditor is responsible for executing daily supplier follow-up activities to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials in support of production and customer commitments. This role serves as a key operational link between Procurement, Planning, and Supplier Quality by maintaining accurate delivery status, identifying risks, and driving timely communication with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Supplier Follow-Up & Delivery Management
  - Perform routine follow-up with assigned suppliers to confirm delivery dates and ensure adherence to purchase order commitments.
  - Monitor open purchase orders, focusing on past due, upcoming due, and high-priority items.
  - Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate expected delivery dates (EDD).
  - Support Buyers in ensuring timely order confirmations and supplier responsiveness.

• Identify and Escalate Delivery Risks
  - Flag late or at-risk deliveries and communicate impacts to Buyers, Planners, and Production Control.
  - Escalate unresolved issues to senior expeditors, Buyers, or Supply Chain leadership as appropriate.
  - Support tracking of critical shortages impacting production schedules.

• Maintain Accurate Supplier Delivery Status
  - Ensure data accuracy within ERP systems related to supplier commitments and delivery performance.
  - Assist in maintaining reports for late orders, aging POs, and material shortages.
  - Provide clear, timely updates during daily or weekly shortage and production readiness meetings.

• Support Supplier Communication & Accountability
  - Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding delivery status and updates.
  - Reinforce expectations around communication responsiveness, confirmations, and documentation.
  - Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Buyers when issues arise related to quality or documentation.

• Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders
  - Work closely with Planning and Production Control to align material availability with production schedules.
  - Support alignment between supplier deliveries and operational priorities.
  - Provide input to Buyers regarding supplier performance concerns or recurring issues.

• Support Expediting Standard Work & Process Discipline
  - Follow established expediting standard work processes, tools, and communication cadences.
  - Maintain organized records of supplier communications and follow-up actions.
  - Contribute ideas for improving expediting efficiency, data accuracy, and communication flow.

• Aid in Supplier Performance Tracking
  - Support tracking of supplier delivery performance metrics.
  - Help identify recurring delivery issues and communicate trends to senior team members.
  - Participate in basic root cause discussions and corrective action follow-up as directed.

• Support Program & Compliance Requirements
  - Assist in ensuring supplier deliveries meet required documentation and compliance standards (e.g., certifications, traceability).
  - Support adherence to customer and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS, etc.).
  - Help ensure materials are received complete and ready for production use.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred

• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, expediting, or production planning

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, IFS, Infor, Dynamics, or similar)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills, both internally and with suppliers

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment