Expeditor

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Expeditor for a temporary role in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in administration or supply chain management, and will be responsible for managing supplier relations, ensuring timely deliveries, and providing excellent communication with customers. This position is key to enabling smooth operations and overcoming any potential supply chain bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an expediting role.
• Strong administrative or supply chain background.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deliveries from suppliers by maintaining strong relationships.
• Update internal systems with delivery dates and track order status.
• Generate reports on delivery performance and supplier adherence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking abilities

ERP systems proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Experience in supply chain operations or logistics

Administrative background preferable

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Expeditor for a 3-6 month cover in Aberdeen. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, ensure on-time deliveries, and maintain accurate records while keeping customers informed of their delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will have prior expediting experience or a strong background in administration or supply chain management, with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely deliveries from suppliers by maintaining strong relationships and proactively expediting orders.
• Regularly communicate delivery updates to customers and resolve inquiries about schedules or delays.
• Update internal systems with revised delivery dates and track order status to ensure data accuracy.
• Generate and compile reports on delivery performance, supplier adherence, and expediting activities.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, document management, and coordinating with internal departments.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an expediting role or a strong administrative/supply chain background.
• Experience in supply chain operations, logistics, or procurement (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in ERP systems or similar tools for managing delivery schedules.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to identify and resolve potential supply chain bottlenecks.

Day-to-Day:

• Follow up with suppliers regularly to ensure orders are on track.
• Expedite delayed orders to meet customer expectations.
• Communicate revised delivery schedules to customers and escalate issues as necessary.
• Maintain internal systems with accurate delivery dates.
• Prepare daily or weekly reports on order status and delivery performance.
• Handle filing, document control, and other administrative duties to support the expediting process.