Expeditor - Canada Service

Powell Industries; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical manufacturing firm in Alberta is seeking a Material Expeditor to manage shortages and interface with multiple teams for timely deliveries. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience in manufacturing, and skills in Oracle and Excel. The role demands strong analytical and leadership skills while ensuring safety standards in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive salary package

RRSP matching

Extensive benefits

Job training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• 0-2 years in material ordering, supplier relations, and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Document and track current status of all shortages for jobs.
• Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate scheduling requirements in Oracle.

Skills

Ability to read MRP reports

Knowledge of Oracle database

Ability to manage tasks

Strong analytical skills

Good oral/written communication

Good organization skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or General Education Diploma

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Powell Service Division, the Material Expeditor position is assigned a series of commodities and/or services for which they are responsible for assuring that the requirements for these items are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for expediting shortages and ensuring all required items are completed to support assembly operations. Interfaces with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Shop, and Manufacturing groups.

Essential Responsibilities

• Document and track current status of all shortages for jobs on the production line.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Shop and Manufacturing personnel to ensure timely delivery of shortage items.
• Ensure accurate scheduling requirements are maintained within Oracle throughout the production process.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Hold for Disposition (HFD) and lost part requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Process job closing procedures in a timely fashion ensuring all discrete jobs are closed and all material is issued.
• Collect and maintain data for the generation of Production Control Metrics.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Follow all safety rules on shop floor.
• Ensure that the dates from the schedule are met on the expected date.
• Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance, and expediting where necessary.
• Assure that problems relating to delivery and quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner.
• Assure that orders are entered into and updated within the computer system in an accurate and timely manner, and that all order information is complete.
• Work on Oracle to analyze data and adjust discrepancies, analyze/adjust inventory levels to coincide with lead time changes.
• Monitor and notify department supervisors of any shortages on upcoming jobs and jobs on the production line.
• Upon completion of a job, close the discrete job and correct resulting errors.
• Check and correct the negative report on a daily basis.
• Verify parts not keyed at audit gate.
• Attend weekly production meetings with plant manager (staff).
• Internal relationships include regular interaction with engineering, purchasing, field service, project management and technical manager.
• Analyze cycle count adjustments to develop root cause and countermeasures.
• Coordinate the cycle count and always execute inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate inventory management process with accounting.
• Audits stock locations (Field Service and Automation) weekly to ensure orders will arrive on time to meet production requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment.
• Minimum 0‑2 years’ experience in material ordering, supplier relations, and schedule management.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports and customer order shortage report.
• Knowledge in running queries on the Oracle database and proficient with excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills.
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

Working Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature‑controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection at times, safety harnesses/fall protection equipment as required).
• Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, 'A' frame ladders continuously and/or scissor lifts while performing overhead work).
• Working at heights usually no higher than 10 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.
• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools.
• Continuous standing, walking 50–300-foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
• Use of a forklift time‑to‑time will be required.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Who We Are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.