Manufacturing Expeditor

Ipsen-Inc; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ipsen-Inc is seeking a Parts Expeditor to safeguard on-time production and customer commitments by ensuring the timely flow of materials, components, and subcontracted parts through the manufacturing process. You will synchronize daily with Production Control, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Shipping, and the Parts Sales/Customer Service team to remove bottlenecks and keep stakeholders informed.

Responsibilities include expediting orders, monitoring shortages, and providing data-driven updates,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or administrative manufacturing support.
• Prior experience working with parts sales is preferred.
• Prior ERP/MRP experience is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming parts, in-house manufactured components, and outsourced jobs; expedite late/at-risk items.
• Proactively follow up on purchased and manufactured orders to achieve scheduled due dates and provide timely updates for past due and unforeseen delays.
• Identify shortages from the production schedule; implement recovery actions in coordination with Production Control, Purchasing, Receiving, Quality, and Production.
• Participate in daily production meetings/huddles; deliver concise, data-driven updates on material readiness and risks.
• Maintain shortage lists and dashboards; manage aged work in progress (WIP) reporting to highlight risks and drive action.
• Provide clear status on work in progress, material availability, and constraints; communicate plan changes promptly to all stakeholders.
• Work with shipping to ensure emergency orders are shipped in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the shop floor on expediting orders and communicating changes in priority.
• Monitor and help accelerate the disposition of nonconforming material (NCMR) to minimize schedule impact.
• Embrace change and new technology; continuously seek process improvements that simplify work and strengthen delivery performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Influence stakeholders

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We believe great benefits shouldn't have to wait. That’s why we offer:

• Day-One Benefits –Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day—no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program

Summary

The Parts Expeditor safeguards on-time production and customer commitments by ensuring the timely flow of materials, components, and subcontracted parts through the manufacturing and fabrication process. This role synchronizes daily with Production Control, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Shipping, and the Parts Sales/Customer Service team to remove bottlenecks, expedite shortages, and keep the ERP/MRP system and stakeholders accurately informed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming parts, in-house manufactured components, and outsourced jobs; expedite late/at-risk items.
• Proactively follow up on purchased and manufactured orders to achieve scheduled due dates and provide timely updates for past due and unforeseen delays.
• Identify shortages from the production schedule; implement recovery actions in coordination with Production Control, Purchasing, Receiving, Quality, and Production.
• Participate in daily production meetings/huddles; deliver concise, data-driven updates on material readiness and risks.
• Maintain shortage lists and dashboards; manage aged work in progress (WIP) reporting to highlight risks and drive action.
• Provide clear status on work in progress, material availability, and constraints; communicate plan changes promptly to all stakeholders.
• Work with shipping to ensure emergency orders are shipped in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the shop floor on expediting orders and communicating changes in priority.
• Monitor and help accelerate the disposition of nonconforming material (NCMR) to minimize schedule impact.
• Embrace change and new technology; continuously seek process improvements that simplify work and strengthen delivery performance.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a high attention to detail.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create and interpret spreadsheets and status reports.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize workload with competing priorities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and other team members to drive on-time results.
• Ability to communicate in a direct, professional manner.
• Possess strong ERP/MRP knowledge with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production planning, materials coordination, or administrative manufacturing support.
• Prior experience working with parts sales is preferred.
• Prior ERP/MRP experience is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.
4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
5. Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.