Project Expeditor (6-month contract)

Job Summary

If you are in Project Management and Administrative function, Emerson has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for a temporary Project Expeditor for 6 months who will support the Project Managers in expediting plans for the assigned projects. You will coordinate with different customers internally and externally to ensure timely achievement of projects and delivery of equipment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop an expediting plan for the assigned project(s), which is based on criticality rating of the equipment in relation to the project schedule.
• Monitor Supplier’s delivery progress in accordance with contractual commitment of the purchase order.
• Expedite in accordance with Project Procurement Plan and achieve project milestones and on-time delivery of equipment.
• Ensure the timely issuance of suborders by Supplier for raw material and/or major components.
• Work with Supplier and Project Team on a recovery plan if schedule is not being met.
• Review Inspection Test Plan (ITP) if inspections are required as per Contract, to monitor progress and verify actual order status.
• Issue expediting status/tracking reports on a regular basis to the Project Team.
• Liaise with Logistics to provide advance notice of impending shipments and to trace major shipments from the supplier to the job site if necessary.
• Liaise with External (Customer) & Internal partners i.e. Purchasing, Engineering, and QA/QC to resolve any commercial, technical, or quality problems that arise.
• Track & monitor documentation progress between External (Customer) & Internal Stakeholders.

Who You Are:

You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You create a plan and outline for various audiences. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Ability to think outside the box, critical & analytical thinking, and ability to ask the right questions to decipher Supplier/Vendor progress reports.
• Demonstrate technical ability in interpreting (but not limited to) Purchase Orders, ITP, Procurement Plan, Project Schedule and Supplier/Vendor Data Requirements.
• Technical knowledge of materials being purchased, what is being built, manufacturing / fabrication / construction supply chain processes, and supplier base preferred.
• Demonstrate strong planning and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers and shippers and co-workers in a team-based environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to independently think through multiple alternatives, potential consequences, and economic impact of decisions to determine the best approach.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a related role.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• A standout colleague who values teamwork, maintains a positive attitude, and understands the importance of prioritizing tasks efficiently.
• Pro-active, independent, able to work with minimal direction.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources, and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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