Expeditor

Job Title: Expeditor

Location: Akron, OH

Job type and Duration: Contract to Hire

Our client, a global Architecture and Design Firm, is looking to hire an Expeditor to join their team in Akron, OH.

This is an office-based position and may sit in the following locations: Reading, PA, Morristown, NJ or Akron, OH.

The Staff Expeditor is responsible for providing the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project. Duties include but not limited to:

• Track major equipment delivery dates by reviewing Client Supply Chain documentation, reports, and developing regular communication channels with Vendors
• Track delivery dates and communicate readiness to project manager, site team, and client stakeholders
• Track minor material orders
• Primary vendors: IRBY/Pepco (substation minor material packager) and Power Line Supply (transmission line material packager)
• Review BOMs and compare to Purchase Orders to verify accuracy of item description and quantities
• Verify status of quotes and orders
• Produce reports to assist Project Managers in material readiness meetings.
• Reports will show purchase order status, lead times, vendor production schedules, vendor updates, delivery dates, and any issues with production or delivery dates.
• Help identify possible workarounds to maintain the schedule to Client’s Materials Management group and Project Teams.
• Be knowledgeable of Transmission Line, Substation, and Communications material and equipment
• Occasionally visit vendor facilities to verify production readiness

Qualifications:

• Transmission Line & Substation experience required
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering or related discipline and a minimum 4 years related work experience is required
• Related work experience includes supply chain, material tracking, or procurement
• Successful track record in a procurement organization
• Excellent organization skills and proficiency in Microsoft excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency around accomplishing goals.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
  
  

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