Expediting Clerk

Southern Electronics Supply, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Electronics Supply, Inc., a family-owned fourth-generation industrial supplier, seeks an Expediting Clerk to support our Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations. The role focuses on following up open purchase orders, tracking shipments, obtaining acknowledgments, and keeping records up to date.

You will communicate with vendors by phone and email and help maintain organized, accurate data in our systems.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable with strong follow-through.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to contact vendors by phone and email.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations with daily purchasing and expediting activities.
• Follow up with vendors regarding open purchase orders.
• Obtain order acknowledgments, expected ship dates, and lead-time updates.
• Monitor backorders, delayed orders, and outstanding shipments.
• Request and record tracking information from vendors.
• Communicate order and shipment updates to the appropriate sales and operations employees.
• Review vendor acknowledgments and help identify discrepancies with purchase orders.
• Bring pricing, quantity, shipment, or order discrepancies to the attention of the Purchasing Coordinator or Director of Operations.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and documentation within company systems.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and other purchasing-related administrative tasks.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, salespeople, and other employees.
• Help keep outstanding orders organized and ensure necessary follow-up is completed.
• Provide general clerical and operational support when needed.
• Learn additional responsibilities and assist in other areas of the business over time as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Vendor communication

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Purchasing/Admin exp helpful

Job description

Compensation: $15.00-$17.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Southern Electronics is a family-owned, fourth-generation industrial and commercial supplier that has proudly served customers throughout North America for more than 90 years. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our customers, vendors, and employees, and we are looking for the right person to become part of our growing team.

We are currently seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Expediting Clerk to support our Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations.

This is a support-focused position that plays an important role in helping our purchasing and operations departments stay organized and ensuring that open orders continue moving forward. The Expediting Clerk will regularly communicate with vendors, follow up on purchase orders, track shipment information, maintain accurate records, and communicate updates internally.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys administrative work, is comfortable with routine follow-up, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in keeping information accurate and up to date. The right person will be dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working as part of a small team where communication and follow-through are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations with daily purchasing and expediting activities
• Follow up with vendors regarding open purchase orders
• Obtain order acknowledgments, expected ship dates, and lead-time updates
• Monitor backorders, delayed orders, and outstanding shipments
• Request and record tracking information from vendors
• Communicate order and shipment updates to the appropriate sales and operations employees
• Review vendor acknowledgments and help identify discrepancies with purchase orders
• Bring pricing, quantity, shipment, or order discrepancies to the attention of the Purchasing Coordinator or Director of Operations
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and documentation within company systems
• Assist with data entry, filing, and other purchasing-related administrative tasks
• Communicate professionally with vendors, salespeople, and other employees
• Help keep outstanding orders organized and ensure necessary follow-up is completed
• Provide general clerical and operational support when needed
• Learn additional responsibilities and assist in other areas of the business over time as needed

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Dependable with strong follow-through
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with vendors by phone and email
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and internal systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Ability to maintain accurate records and informationPositive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Previous office, administrative, customer service, order-entry, logistics, purchasing, or similar experience is helpful but not required

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, organized, and comfortable following up on outstanding items until they are completed.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, communicates well, pays attention to details, and understands the importance of keeping accurate information. This person should be comfortable performing recurring administrative tasks while also responding to changing priorities throughout the day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term position with a family-oriented company and the opportunity to learn more about purchasing, operations, and distribution over time.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity
• Opportunity to learn additional responsibilities over time
• Team-oriented and family-owned work environment
• Hands-on exposure to purchasing, distribution, and business operations

Reports To: Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations