Expeditor IMEX060826

Job Type: 12 month contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

• 1. Tracking Orders and Deliveries
  An expeditor ensures that materials, equipment, or services are delivered on time. They monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to avoid delays.
• 2. Supplier Coordination
  They act as the link between the company and suppliers—checking progress, confirming timelines, and resolving issues that could impact delivery.
• 3. Schedule Management
  Expeditors make sure procurement aligns with the project schedule. If something is late, they expedite and push for faster turnaround.
• 4. Problem Solving
  When delays or shortages occur, the expeditor finds solutions—alternative suppliers, revised delivery plans, or prioritising critical items.
• 5. Documentation & Reporting
  They maintain records of orders, delivery dates, and supplier performance, and provide regular updates to project managers or procurement teams.
• 6. Quality & Compliance Checks
  In some roles, they verify that goods meet required specifications before dispatch or upon arrival.
• 7. Site Coordination (in construction/projects)
  They ensure materials arrive at the right place, at the right time, and in the correct quantities to avoid site downtime.

• Diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Procurement

• 5 Years experience as an expeditor
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent follow-up and persistence
• Good planning and organisational ability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and ability to handle pressure
• Computer literacy (Excel, email, reporting)