Expeditor, Business

The Expediter at American Piping Products is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of materials, products, and services in support of customer commitments and internal production schedules. This role serves as a key liaison between suppliers, purchasing, operations, logistics, and sales to proactively manage lead times, resolve delays, and support on-time performance.

• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure materials are delivered on time and in accordance with contractual terms.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers regarding status, shipment schedules, and potential delays.
• Expedite critical orders to support customer delivery requirements and operational priorities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and Logistics teams to resolve delivery issues, shortages, or non-conformances.
• Track and update order status in ERP and related systems, ensuring accurate and timely data.
• Identify risks to delivery schedules and elevate issues with recommended solutions.
• Support supplier performance management by documenting delivery performance and recurring issues.
• Coordinate logistics, including freight arrangements and documentation.
• Maintain organized records related to expediting activities, correspondence, and delivery confirmations.
• Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of APP’s operational objectives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in expediting, supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or a related role (industrial or distribution environment preferred).
• Strong communication and follow-up skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Experience in steel, piping, fittings, flanges, or industrial distribution.
• Experience working with quality documentation, mill test reports, or inspection requirements.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Sense of urgency and accountability
• Customer-focused mindset
• Professional communication
• Collaboration and teamwork

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• May require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Office and warehouse environment with occasional exposure to industrial conditions.

American Piping Products, Inc. headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is primarily engaged in the distribution of carbon, stainless steel and chrome moly pipe, tubing, fitting, valves, and flanges used in the processing, energy, manufacturing, fabrication and construction industries. As one of the leading steel pipe suppliers in the world, American Piping Products utilizes steel processing facilities and sales offices in Houston, St.

Louis, Philadelphia and Chicago that stock over 50,000 tons of material and offers immediate shipment of steel pipe, flanges and fittings to customers across the globe. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws.