Expediter

Wesco International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Expeditor to monitor open purchase orders, confirm supplier receipts, and secure ship dates to meet stocking requirements and customer delivery commitments.

You will load supplier deadlines into systems, follow up on order status, and coordinate with transportation providers to prevent delays and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1 year of related training and experience; 2 years preferred.
• Experience with air, expedited, LTL, and cartage areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions, and work in a team.
• Strong computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reviews open purchase orders, receives order confirmation, quantity, and price acknowledgements from suppliers, and loads supplier's promise ship dates into business systems.
• Follows up with suppliers on order status and delivery and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
• Contacts suppliers to check status of orders to ensure merchandise, supplies, and equipment are shipped on specified shipping dates.
• Communicates with transportation company to preclude delays in transit, traces shipments in cases of en route delays, and arranges for distribution of materials upon arrival.

Skills

Communication skills

Shipping knowledge

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

As an Expeditor, you will assist with monitoring open purchase orders. You will confirm receipt by supplier and secure supplier ship dates to ensure on time delivery to meet stocking requirements and customer delivery commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews open purchase orders receives order confirmation, quantity, and price acknowledgements from suppliers, and loads supplier's promise ship dates into business systems.
• Follows up with suppliers on order status and delivery and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
• Contacts suppliers to check status of orders to ensure merchandise, supplies, and equipment are shipped on specified shipping dates.
• Communicates with transportation company to preclude delays in transit, traces shipments in cases of en route delays, and arranges for distribution of materials upon arrival.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred of directly related training and experience
• Knowledge of air, expedited, LTL, and cartage areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multi-task, follow direction and work in a team
• Strong computer skills
• Attention to detail