Expeditor

Komatsu Mining Corp.

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 52,000

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and/or employee savings programs

Employee time off

Employee and family assistance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Employee learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. in Peoria, IL seeks an Expeditor to expedite delivery of parts, restore inventory levels, and minimize backorders. You will collaborate with planners and suppliers, using data systems to resolve delays and optimize stock availability for the field.

The role requires strong organizational skills, urgency, and effective communication. Experience with SAP and manufacturing systems is a plus, with a focus on timely, cost-effective procurement.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; college degree a plus.
Extreme sense of urgency; strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Effective written and spoken communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Expedite non-stock and stock backorders to maintain availability.
Identify supplier deficiencies and drive improvement actions.
Analyze delivery dates and explore alternate sources to avoid stockouts.
Decide on supplier overtime, minimum orders, and pricing for asset utilization.
Collaborate with planners for proactive coverage of demand and future orders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Urgency and follow-up

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

College degree a plus

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

PIPS

PREPS

CSS

Baan

PWINS

Inventory Planning System

Job description

Expeditor 11/3/26 Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639 37480 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.

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.

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

Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
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.