Casale SA is a leading firm that specializes in the design and implementation of innovative plants to produce green ammonia, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, and syngas.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients globally. In this frame, the company is currently seeking a dynamic Expediter to work with a passionate, detail-oriented, and international team on developing and maintaining our projects.
The position is within the Procurement Department and reports to the Section Manager.
Main duties and Responsibilities
- Act as the main interface with suppliers regarding supply progress and delivery status
- Ensure material delivery to be in accordance with Purchase Order terms by monitoring and controlling vendor progress
- Perform desk expediting to monitor production and financial progress and identify potential risks impacting delivery dates
- Collect Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs) from suppliers
- Review and analyze MPRs to assess actual progress, identify actual/potential delay and define realistic forecast delivery dates
- Interface with Quality Inspectors to follow up and monitor supply progress
- Regularly update the supply status report to inform the Project Manager and/or Procurement Coordinator on supply progress, delays, and critical issues
- Coordinate with suppliers to define and implement recovery plans to maintain delivery schedules
- Inform and update the Expediting Coordinator Manager and the QC & Expediting Section Manager on critical supply issues and propose corrective actions
- Propose field expediting plans when required to ensure strict control of supplier progress
- Perform field expediting activities and issue related expediting reports when necessary
- Issue monthly General Expediting Reports highlighting critical Purchase Orders and corrective actions taken or planned
- Coordinate with Logistics Operators to ensure timely collection and delivery of materials
- Issue Inspection Release Notes identifying delivery delays caused by supplier fault and define the penalty to be applied
Education
Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is considered a plus
Languages
Very fluent written and spoken English
Skills
- Technical and manufacturing knowledge
- Good knowledge of common software tools
- Willingness to travel abroad
- Strong team player with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally
- Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to manage priorities effectively
Experience
- 3 years of work experience in a similar position in an engineering company (preferable operating in chemical or petrochemical industry);