Expeditor

Aspion Search; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Aspion Search is seeking an organised Expeditor to join its manufacturing/support team in the Wolverhampton area. The role involves ensuring orders progress smoothly by coordinating with suppliers, customers and internal departments.

Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will gain exposure to manufacturing, engineering and supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track customer orders, ensuring delivery schedules are maintained.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain updates on outstanding orders and expected delivery dates.
• Proactively chase delayed or overdue orders to minimise disruption.
• Communicate delivery updates and potential delays to internal departments and customers.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify potential issues with orders and work proactively to find solutions.
• Manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
• Maintain accurate records of order progress, delivery dates and supplier communications.
• Follow up on outstanding actions and ensure issues are escalated where necessary.
• Support the wider team with general administrative and coordination duties.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Proactive with initiative

Attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, an established business operating within the fastener industry, is looking for an organised and proactive Expeditor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within manufacturing, engineering or supply chain. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring orders are progressed efficiently, working closely with suppliers, customers and internal departments to monitor delivery schedules, resolve delays and keep operations running smoothly.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to manage conversations with suppliers and customers, including when dealing with delays or outstanding orders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track customer orders, ensuring delivery schedules are maintained.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain updates on outstanding orders and expected delivery dates.
• Proactively chase delayed or overdue orders to minimise disruption.
• Communicate delivery updates and potential delays to internal departments and customers.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify potential issues with orders and work proactively to find solutions.
• Manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
• Maintain accurate records of order progress, delivery dates and supplier communications.
• Follow up on outstanding actions and ensure issues are escalated where necessary.
• Support the wider team with general administrative and coordination duties.

Requirements

• No previous expediting experience is required, with full training provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Confident communicator, comfortable chasing suppliers and having challenging conversations when required.
• Resilient and assertive, with the confidence to follow up on outstanding actions and hold people accountable.
• Able to remain professional and composed when dealing with difficult situations or competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative and resolve problems.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.

Package

• £27,000-£28,000 depending on level of experience
• Opportunity to join an established business within the fastener industry.
• Full training and support provided.
• Excellent opportunity to develop a career within the industry.
• Monday to Friday 37 hours per week.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday

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