Expeditor

Job Overview

About the Role
We’re looking for a detail‑driven Expeditor to help ensure materials arrive on time to support our customers and production teams. In this role, you’ll work closely with vendors, purchasing, and internal departments to track orders, resolve delays, and keep our supply chain running smoothly.

What You’ll Do
• Manage open purchase orders and communicate with vendors by phone and email
• Process order acknowledgements and product change notifications (PCNs)
• Review reports and recommend or implement order adjustments
• Communicate part availability and shortages to support production scheduling
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies
• Enter work orders and sales orders, verifying pricing, MOQ, and lead times
• Monitor sales orders to ensure on‑time delivery
• Generate and review past‑due PO reports; follow up with GIS vendors for tracking, back‑orders, and proof of delivery
• Coordinate with shipping companies to prevent or resolve delays
• Provide coverage for fellow Expeditors as needed
• Maintain professional communication with customers and vendors
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Build strong vendor relationships to support expedited needs when issues arise

What You Bring
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, multitask, and problem‑solve
• Clear written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• High attention to detail with consistent accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to process and interpret large amounts of data
Preferred
• Associate degree
• 1–3 years of experience in computer‑based or customer service roles
• Experience in import/export, scheduling, purchasing, order fulfillment, or material planning—especially for kits or sub‑assemblies

Supervision
• Reports to: Supply Base Manager, Expediting
• Supervision of Others: None
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision

Working Conditions
This role operates in a fast‑paced environment, primarily in an office with occasional time in the warehouse. You’ll regularly use a computer, communicate with internal and external partners, and move throughout the facility as needed. The position requires the ability to read, write, count, and process information accurately.