Expeditor Position

A fast-growing lighting distributor in Stafford, Texas (Beltway 8 & I-59) is looking for highly motivated individual to join our organization. We are seeking an Expeditor who has excellent vendor communication skills, strong time management skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines and receiving critical orders on time.

The Expeditor will be responsible for communicating with vendors and shipping companies to ensure that all deliveries arrive at their destinations on time. He or she will also be required to report any pending delivery delays to project management, and work with shipping companies to help get deliveries to their destinations as soon as possible. The Expeditor will also be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures.

• Contact suppliers to ensure all orders were received and that deliveries will ship on time.
• Maintain constant contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route.
• As required, upload new product information into ERP system, including part number, description, representative image(s), and pricing.
• Notify project management and Purchasing Manager in a timely manner if any deliveries are going to be late.
• Assist in receipt of goods and tactical purchasing functions, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/

SKILLS:

• Associate degree or higher preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in an expediting role
• Excellent communication, customer service, and negotiating skills
• Proven history of successful expediting and supply chain management
• Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.