Expeditor Manager

Blue Signal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Continuous learning allowance

Flexible work schedule

Remote option

Job summary

A global supply-chain partner is seeking an Expeditor Manager in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading and developing a team of expeditors, ensuring workflow excellence, and handling vendor escalations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 7 years of experience in relevant fields, and proficiency with SAP and Coupa. This position offers a competitive base salary, hybrid scheduling, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in vendor management, procurement, or supply-chain operations.
• Proven expertise in vendor performance management.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for vendor or team visits.
• Strong analytical acumen and ability to translate trends into action plans.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct a blended group of U.S. expeditors and offshore resources.
• Ensure three-way match integrity across databases.
• Act as the primary escalation point for delays and disputes.
• Design and monitor metrics such as PO confirmations.
• Launch initiatives to reduce cycle times and enhance data accuracy.
• Compliance & Logistics – Enforce shipping, packing, and crating standards in concert with freight‑forwarder teams.
• People Leadership – Conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor performance management

Conflict resolution

Analytical acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Expeditor Manager

Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL (2 days on-site). Relocation considered for those outside Chicago area.

Our client is a global supply‑chain partner supporting multi‑million‑dollar capital projects for a Fortune‑ranked consumer‑goods brand. With more than $650 M in active purchase orders flowing through 230 + vendors, the team safeguards on‑time delivery of mission‑critical equipment. To fuel this growth, they are adding an Expeditor Manager who will elevate vendor performance, coach a high‑caliber team, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop Teams – Direct a blended group of ~4 U.S. expeditors and ~6 offshore resources, providing coaching, workload balancing, and career advancement.
• Workflow Excellence – Ensure three‑way match integrity across SAP, Coupa, and GEM databases while clearing GR/IR discrepancies rapidly.
• Vendor Escalations – Act as the primary escalation point for delays, disputes, and invoice issues, negotiating recovery plans and alternate routings.
• Data‑Driven KPIs – Design and monitor metrics such as PO confirmations, vendor response cycles, and aging invoices, presenting insights to leadership.
• Process Improvement – Launch initiatives that reduce cycle times and enhance data accuracy across a $650 M order portfolio.
• Compliance & Logistics – Enforce shipping, packing, and crating standards in concert with freight‑forwarder teams.
• People Leadership – Conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 7+ years in vendor management, procurement, or supply‑chain operations, including leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in vendor performance management, conflict resolution, and escalation handling.
• Proficiency with SAP, Coupa, and advanced Excel/Power BI analytics.
• Strong analytical acumen and ability to translate trends into action plans.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional influence skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20 % for vendor or team visits.
• Competitive base salary, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, PTO, and continuous‑learning allowances.
• Hybrid schedule for Chicago‑area talent; fully remote option for qualified U.S. candidates.

Why Apply?

Take the reins of a high‑impact vendor network, influence process architecture, and mentor an agile team inside an organization that rewards initiative and innovation. If you excel at turning data into decisive actions and thrive on solving supply‑chain puzzles, this role is your next career catalyst.

About Blue Signal

Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top‑tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS.

Job Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage