Expeditor

Jobtailor; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage weekly cycle counts, reconcile ERP/MRP records, and maintain high inventory accuracy. The role focuses on identifying shortages risks, expediting materials, and ensuring on-time delivery by coordinating with suppliers and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of planning/procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of planning, scheduling, or procurement experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with statistical reporting and forecasting.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchase orders.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly cycle counts and reconcile to maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy.
• Execute inventory transactions and maintain ERP/MRP records.
• Identify risks related to material shortages.
• Support safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment strategies.
• Expedite materials from suppliers to prevent production delays.
• Track open purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and obtain updated lead times.
• Coordinate with Operations to align inventory with production needs.
• Provide supplier performance updates and identify trends in delivery delays or discrepancies.
• Create and maintain inventory and expediting reports.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Accuracy: Perform weekly cycle counts and reconciliation activities to maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy.
• Execute inventory transactions and maintain accurate ERP/MRP records.
• Identify and communicate risks related to material shortages.
• Support optimization of inventory strategies including safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment methods.
• Expediting & Material Flow Coordination: Proactively expedite materials from suppliers and internal suppliers to prevent production delays.
• Track open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and accurate acknowledgment from suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, expedite critical parts, and obtain updated lead time commitments.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve material availability issues and support on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Supplier Communication & Support: Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track shipments, request status updates, and elevate concerns when necessary.
• Assist with reviewing supplier performance data and identifying trends related to delivery delays or inventory discrepancies.
• Reporting & Analysis: Create and maintain inventory and expediting reports by gathering, analyzing, and validating data.
• Provide recommendations for improving material flow, inventory health, and supply chain responsiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations to ensure alignment between inventory availability and production requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in planning, scheduling or procurement within a manufacturing environment or a relevant degree/certification.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in statistical reporting, forecasting, and understanding financial/operational impacts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Understanding of supply chain processes, purchase orders, and basic business terms.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, including cycle counts, ERP/MRP record maintenance, and supplier communication. Proficient in statistical reporting and analysis to enhance supply chain efficiency and material flow.