Expediter - Directs

Skills

About the Role

You will own the open order book, tracking every open PO from placement to goods receipt. You'll secure supplier acknowledgements, expedite late orders, run daily shortage reviews, coordinate inbound logistics, resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies and report on supplier delivery performance. This is an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

Requirements

• 3+ years of expediting, procurement operations, material control or supply chain experience
• Experience running an open order book of several hundred lines
• Experience in new product introduction or low-volume build environment
• Experience in fast-paced start-up environment
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and import/export documentation
• Strong data analysis skills
• Awareness of export controls including EAR
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Jira and Slack
• Able to read a BOM and understand change control
• CIPS or APICS desirable

Responsibilities

• Own the open order book and track every open PO to goods receipt
• Secure supplier order acknowledgements within 48 hours
• Expedite critical and late orders with suppliers
• Run a daily shortage and late order review
• Escalate at-risk deliveries with recovery plans
• Coordinate inbound logistics with freight forwarders
• Confirm receipts and chase discrepancies to closure
• Resolve receipt and invoice mismatches
• Support PO amendments
• Chase inspection reports and certificates
• Report weekly on on-time delivery and supplier responsiveness
• Drive continuous improvement of the expediting process

Benefits

• Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks and regular team events