Expeditor

FDH Aero; Bremen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FDH Aero is seeking a highly organized Expeditor to support purchasing, sales, and operations by monitoring supplier commitments and ensuring timely delivery of critical parts and materials.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and adept at using data and reporting tools to resolve delivery issues. ITAR and U.S. requirements may apply for certain positions.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma is required.
• 3 years of Expeditor related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be computer savvy and able to learn proprietary software.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, conditional formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for internal inquiries related to vendor delinquent parts.
• Use the computer system and reporting tools to manage orders and forecast requirements.
• Contact vendors to ensure components are supplied on specified shipping dates by email, portal, or phone.
• Arrange distribution of materials upon arrival when needed.
• Inform sales and production teams of available dates for parts being progressed.
• Monitor and progress orders through all purchasing stages with urgency.
• Provide feedback to internal customer requirements as appropriate.
• Support other expediting or purchasing activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

IT savvy

Education

Highschool Diploma

Tools

Advanced Excel

Proprietary software

Job description

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

We Are Service First

We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful

We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded

We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable

We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People

That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Expeditor to support purchasing, sales, and operations by monitoring supplier commitments and ensuring critical parts and materials are delivered on time. This position will serve as a key point of contact for vendor-delinquent parts, proactively communicate with suppliers, track outstanding orders, and provide internal teams with accurate updates regarding expected delivery dates. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities, and using data and reporting tools to identify and resolve potential delivery issues.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Be the primary point of contact for internal inquiries relating to vendor delinquent parts
• Utilize the computer system and reporting system and printed documentation for control and identification of customer order requirements and forecast requirements
• Contacts vendors to ensure that components and parts are supplied on specified shipping date. Contact may be made by e-mail, portal or telephone
• May arrange for distribution of materials upon arrival
• Inform the sales and production teams of likely dates for availability of all parts being progressed
• Status product through all stages of purchasing ensuring the urgency is understood by all people involved
• Receive and action specific requests for expediting. Regularly review the outstanding requirements of the customers, production, and sales
• Where appropriate, provide feedback to internal customer requirements
• Other expedite or purchasing support roles such as order acknowledgement and confirmations
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills)

• Highschool Diploma
• 3 years of Expeditor related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer savvy and learn company proprietary software programs
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, conditional formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines quickly and accurately, multi-task, and work well under pressure with changing priorities

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.