Expediting Associate

Komatsu America Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a procurement expeditor based in Peoria, IL to manage the delivery of parts, expedite backorders, and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet distributor requirements. You will collaborate with planners to proactively cover demand and future orders.

The role requires strong urgency, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with Excel/Word/PowerPoint, plus experience with logistics systems like PIPS, PREPS, CSS and SAP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree a plus.
• Extreme sense of urgency and outstanding organizational and follow-up skills.
• Personally accountable and takes responsibility.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with suppliers and internal functions.
• Experience with logistics data systems and quickly developing deep knowledge of internal systems (PIPS, PREPS, CSS, SAP) and manufacturing systems (Baan, PWINS, Inventory Planning System).
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively expedite suppliers to ensure adequate inventory levels supporting DB requirements and department goals.
• Identify supplier deficiencies and recommend actions for improvement including supplier meetings and visits.
• Routinely research options to improve delivery dates to meet requirements.
• Analyze and decide on alternate sources of supply to resolve backorders and avoid stockouts at PDC.
• Evaluate supplier overtime, minimum order requirements and pricing to optimize assets.
• Participate in team meetings and suggest process improvements.
• If assigned, expedite and manage core return for remanufactured product to support KAC Reman business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Extreme sense of urgency

Organizational and follow-up

Strong communication

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

PIPS

PREPS

CSS

SAP

Baan

PWINS

Inventory Planning System

Job description

Requisition ID: 37480

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

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Job Overview

Provides the resource to procure and expedite the delivery of parts to support expected demand and replenishment requirements to improve overall availability and minimize backorder status.

Responsible for expediting non-stock and stock backorders as well as ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet distributor requirements. Accountability to identify supplier deficiencies and recommend actions for improvement to team management, including supplier leadtime inaccuracies and any other issues that may affect overall availability goals. Responsible for achieving supplier performance metrics and making fact-based decisions on supplier overtime as well as managing a proportional share of premium freight budget. Additional responsibility to collaborate with planners to ensure pro‑active coverage of expected requirements including demand, kits, firm future orders.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Aggressively expedite suppliers to ensure adequate inventory levels are in place to support DB requirements and department goals.
• Identify supplier deficiencies through “5 Why” root cause analysis and recommend actions for improvement including supplier meetings, visits, etc. to team management.
• Routinely research all options available for improvement of delivery dates to meet the requirements.
• Analyze and make decisions on alternate sources of supply, i.e. Komatsu affiliates, surplus, dealer inventory, etc. to ensure prompt resolution of backorders and avoid stock out situations at PDC.
• Effectively analyze and make sound business decisions concerning supplier overtime, minimum order requirements, quantity pricing, etc. to ensure best utilization of company assets.
• Actively participate in team meetings and offer suggestions for process improvements.
• If assigned, responsibility for expediting and managing core return for remanufactured product to support KAC Reman business.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Seasoned general business or industry experience.High school diploma required. College degree a plus.
• Extreme sense of urgency and outstanding organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Personally accountable and welcomes responsibility.
• Functional level skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate orally effectively and professionally and in written form with suppliers and internal functions within KAC.
• Prior experience with logistics data systems and the ability to quickly develop deep working knowledge of internal systems such as PIPS, PREPS, CSS and SAP as well as manufacturing computer systems such as Baan, PWINS, Inventory Planning System, etc.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes a plus.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $44,600 - $52,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well‑being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

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