Expediting Associate

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Provides the resource to procure and expedite the delivery of parts to support expected demand and replenishment requirements to improve overall availability and minimize backorder status.

Responsible for expediting non-stock and stock backorders as well as ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet distributor requirements. Accountability to identify supplier deficiencies and recommend actions for improvement to team management, including supplier leadtime inaccuracies and any other issues that may affect overall availability goals. Responsible for achieving supplier performance metrics and making fact-based decisions on supplier overtime as well as managing a proportional share of premium freight budget.

Additional responsibility to collaborate with planners to ensure pro‑active coverage of expected requirements including demand, kits, firm future orders.

• Responsible for expediting non-stock and stock backorders as well as ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet distributor requirements
• Accountability to identify supplier deficiencies and recommend actions for improvement to team management, including supplier leadtime inaccuracies and any other issues that may affect overall availability goals
• Responsible for achieving supplier performance metrics and making fact-based decisions on supplier overtime, as well as managing a proportional share of premium freight budget
• Additional responsibility to collaborate with planners to ensure proactive coverage of expected requirements, including demand, kits, firm future orders, etc.

• Seasoned general business or industry experience. High school diploma required. College degree a plus.
• Extreme sense of urgency and outstanding organizational and follow-up skills.
• Personally accountable and welcomes responsibility.
• Functional level skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate orally effectively and professionally and in written form with suppliers and internal functions within KAC.
• Prior experience with logistics data systems and the ability to quickly develop deep working knowledge of internal systems such as PIPS, PREPS, CSS and SAP as well as manufacturing computer systems such as Baan, PWINS, Inventory Planning System, etc.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes a plus.

Physical Requirements
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This position requires sitting for extended periods of time, over 90% of the work period, to complete detailed work, typically using a PC. The position occasionally requires working extended periods to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion.

United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together.

Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.

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Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affir​mative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.