Expeditor

RPT Alliance

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a supply chain role
  • Prior experience in the EPC industry is highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Communicate proactively with vendors for timely and accurate delivery of materials
  • Expedite vendor production, track manufacturing progress, and verify shipping schedules
  • Schedule and lead kick-off and biweekly meetings post-purchase order issuance
  • Ensure vendors maintain schedule and meet deliverable expectations
  • Resolve issues related to late deliveries or discrepancies in order quality or quantity
  • Collaborate with supply chain and logistics for material transportation coordination
  • Communicate clearly about changes in order cost or schedule
  • Oversee procurement order close-out process

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
Purpose:

The Expeditor is responsible for monitoring purchase orders to ensure materials and required documents are delivered on time and in alignment with project schedules. This role coordinates with vendors and project teams to maintain supplier performance, mitigate delays and support overall project objectives.

Responsibilities:
  • Proactively communicates with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to designated locations
  • Expedites vendor-related production, tracks manufacturing progress and delays, verify shipping schedules, and ensure on-time delivery
  • Schedule kick-off and biweekly meetings after purchase order issuance to establish requirements, expectations and point of contact
  • Ensure schedule is being maintained by the vendor and deliverables are being provided
  • Resolve issues with late deliveries, discrepancies in quality or quantity, or failure to meet commercial requirements of the order
  • Coordinate with supplier and logistics to coordinate transportation of materials.
  • Ensure all changes to the order cost and/or schedule are clearly communicated
  • Inform the project team of any potential impacts on schedule
  • Oversee close-out of the order

Success Metrics and Competencies:
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
  • Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
  • Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
  • Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
  • Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, or a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Prior experience in EPC industry is highly preferred.

Skills:
  • EPC project experience
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills - written and verbal
  • Knowledge of procurement, supply chain processes and expediting activities
  • Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
  • Identifying issues and developing solutions
  • Understanding of process systems and tools within the field
  • Negotiating ability and interpersonal skills
  • High level of personal integrity
  • Strong relationship capabilities
  • Promotes company values of culture, including diversity and inclusion and a safe work environment


Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Job Description Disclaimer Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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