Expeditor

McDermott International, Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking an Expeditor in Chennai, India. In this role, you will manage the expediting process, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and goods while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or equivalent, 3-6 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and maintain project schedules.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in expediting.
• Knowledge of procurement processes related to expediting.
• Experience with supplier documentation and technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects to understand expediting strategy.
• Execute expediting tasks based on Purchase Order requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to assure project material status.

Skills

Knowledge of the expediting process

Effective communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Understanding of Material Management lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

HSD/GED/IGCSE with 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Overview

The Expeditor applies its conceptual knowledge of expediting and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward expediting problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Expeditor understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects and fully understand the project’s expediting strategy
• Execute expediting frequency based on the Expediting Level assigned to the Purchase Order
• Liaise with suppliers and other functions to facilitate the status of project goods and materials
• Drive accurate and timely project status reporting process and weekly expediting reports
• Drive issue resolution with suppliers and other functional stakeholders
• Review Purchase Order delivery requirements to assure project requirements are met
• Identify and understand levels of required expediting and actions workload to optimize material deliveries according to project schedule requirements and shop demands
• Complete consistent and timely updates in the Company system and distribute expediting reports to the Project Team and Suppliers to provide insight into the progress of the package and to flag any concerns or issues for discussion
• Ensure the Supplier’s timely delivery of all items on Purchase Orders to maintain the Project schedule
• Work with procurement management to identify performance gaps and delays, including engineering drawing delays, fabrication problems, delivery delays, sub-supplier management, and people resources
• Ensure expediting issues are being coordinated between the other departments, offices, fabrication, and construction teams to meet project requirements and deadlines
• Notify and collaborate with Logistics on material movements that fall within McDermott’s responsibility
• Maintain and promote a focus on McDermott’s end-product, whether procurement, engineering, fabrication, or construction related
• Ensure effective communications among procurement disciplines, clients, project teams, and suppliers
• Understand and consistently use Expediting procedures as established in company policies
• Perform other Expediting tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 3 years of relevant experience
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of the expediting process as related to procurement
• Experience expediting supplier documentation, piping bulks, electrical bulks, instrumentation bulks, as well as instrumentation such as regulators, gauges, and PSVs
• Experience expediting mechanical equipment is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel
• Ability to work well with others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Knowledge of Materials Management systems for procurement and logistics
• Understanding of Expediting systems used to support the process of project execution
• Understanding of the Unifi Expediting process
• Ability to apply knowledge to work activities
• Understanding of the overall Material Management lifecycle