About this role
<table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <p>This position leads the Expeditor function to assure timely acknowledgement of Purchase Orders (goods and services) and to coordinate the movement of materials from suppliers to production/project areas so organizational requirements are met. This position provides day-to-day direction to expeditors, prioritizes workload, escalates delivery risks, and partners with internal stakeholders and suppliers to confirm deliveries are met and/or to highlight and resolve deviations from plan.</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Essential Functions</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Lead and coordinate daily expediting activities to guarantee timely delivery of purchased goods and services.</li> <li>Assign, prioritize, and balance workload across the expediting team based on plant/project needs, supplier performance, and risk to outage schedules.</li> <li>Monitor open orders, acknowledgements, and delivery commitments; drive proactive actions to recover late orders and realign delivery plans when delays occur.</li> <li>Serve as the primary escalation point for delivery deviations, supplier issues, and internal stakeholder concerns; communicate status, impacts, and recovery plans.</li> <li>Partner with Procurement Manager, Plant, Project Management, Receiving, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency of the purchasing process with focus on delivery dates and constraints.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and timely purchase order status comments, delivery dates, and required follow-up actions within the company ERP system; ensure team adherence to documentation standards.</li> <li>Track and report key expediting metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, past-due orders, acknowledgement cycle time) and identify trends and corrective actions.</li> <li>Coach, train, and support expeditors on processes, supplier communications, ERP usage, and customer service expectations; provide input on performance and development needs.</li> <li>Support continuous improvement efforts by standardizing work, improving communication templates, and refining escalation paths to reduce lead time variability and prevent repeat issues.</li> <li>Participate in cross-functional meetings to review material readiness, supplier performance, and schedule risk.</li> <li>Assist with onboarding of new suppliers and/or internal process changes that impact purchasing and delivery commitments.</li> <li>Other duties and projects as assigned by management</li> </ul> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Education, Experience, and Skills Required</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent years of experience.</li> <li>5+ years’ experience in logistics, procurement, expediting, or related functional area, with at least 1 year of informal or formal leadership experience (preferred).</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and influence a team and cross-functional partners without losing attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including supplier-facing and executive-ready status updates.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a customer service mindset; able to remain solution-oriented in challenging circumstances.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle company proprietary information.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of the Internet; ERP/MRP system experience required.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate with cross-functional teams at a level that is professional, safe, and efficient.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>The ability to work at a computer, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time</li> <li>The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.</li> <li>This position required sitting and walking.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p>