Expeditor

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain management is seeking an experienced Expeditor for a 3-6 month cover in Aberdeen. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, and performing administrative tasks to support efficiency. We are looking for someone with a strong background in supply chain or logistics and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an expediting role or a strong administrative/supply chain background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely deliveries.
• Communicate delivery updates to customers.
• Generate reports on delivery performance and supplier adherence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in expediting or supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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.