Expeditor

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Expeditor ensures on-time delivery of materials and components by actively tracking, coordinating, and expediting purchase orders through the supply chain. This role works closely with Sourcing, Planning, Production, and Logistics teams to prevent delays that could impact manufacturing operations, while maintaining high standards of communication and service to internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with Sourcing, Sales, and Operations to resolve material availability issues and ensure timely delivery of parts and supplies.

Communicate delivery risks or disruptions and initiate corrective actions to avoid production delays.

Execute workbench message exceptions.

Work with suppliers to prioritize urgent orders and escalate critical delivery issues when necessary.

Assist in troubleshooting PO, invoice, or delivery-related problems to ensure prompt resolution and accurate records.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by proposing process changes that enhance visibility and responsiveness in the supply chain.

Coordinate and implement logistics plans for product changes, new product introductions (NPI), and end-of-life transitions.

Provide accurate status updates to teams and escalate persistent issues to management or procurement.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required :

Preferred :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The associate must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This includes a highly regulated, climate-controlled, low to moderate noise environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.