Manufacturing/Materials Expeditor

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing/Materials Expeditor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing procurement and logistics, ensuring that materials are sourced and delivered efficiently to meet production schedules. You will play a crucial part in optimizing order processes and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that impact the world, all while working in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Competitive health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or logistics preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and SAP required.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions for sourcing, planning, and buying.
• Process orders and issue work orders to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely shipping.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Manufacturing/Materials Expeditor role at SPX Technologies

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Manufacturing/Materials Expeditor, you will manage the administrative functions for aftermarket component sourcing, planning and buying. This will include material procurement, direct-ship components to support aftermarket pass-through and manufacturing orders. The incumbent is responsible for issuing work orders/purchase orders and expediting the associated materials as needed to meet the production schedule for sales order ship dates.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Process Orders
• Receive, review, and approve purchase orders
• Process standard orders through the system (QTC to SAP)
• Schedule and align shipping dates to minimize deliveries and optimize on-time shipping
• Issue work orders/purchase orders to satisfy sales order demands
• Reconcile internal order holds and help resolve contract issues
• Prioritize orders based on customer need and plant capacity
• Customer Service
• Communicate shipping and delivery instructions with plant and field sales
• Handle customer service calls regarding orders
• Provide shipment notifications to customers and representatives
• Communicate delays to respective customers
• Resolve expediting issues with suppliers, plants, and warehouses
• Process supplemental shipments due to wrong or missing items
• Follow up on all orders to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaboration
• Identify areas impacting on-time shipping and work collaboratively to rectify
• Support Rep and Inside Sales team to satisfy QMS action items
• Work with Shipping, Planning, and other departments in plant environment

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 3-5 years experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Manufacturing and/or logistics experience preferred
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong skills in SAP or other ERP system
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand the relationship between customer needs and order fulfillment process
• Proactive problem-solving skills and initiative
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and fulfilling orders through multiple distribution channels preferred
• Ability to quickly and accurately process high volumes of transactions
• Ability to effectively manage rapidly changing priorities without compromising quality or thoroughness
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Travel & Working Environment

• Works between an office and plant environment with exposure to varying degrees of heat and noise
• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

How We Live Our Culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing