Manufacturing Materials Expeditor

SPX Technologies; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies, part of SPX Technologies, is seeking a Manufacturing/Materials Expeditor. You will manage administrative functions for aftermarket component sourcing, planning and buying, issuing work orders and expediting materials to meet production schedules for sales orders.

The role emphasizes processing orders, coordinating shipping, and resolving holds in a fast-paced plant environment. A hybrid schedule is available after probation, with 3–5 years of experience and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing or logistics
• 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 and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Process orders and manage administrative functions for aftermarket component sourcing, planning and buying
• Issue work orders and purchase orders and expedit materials to meet production schedules
• Schedule shipping dates to minimize delays and ensure on-time deliveries
• Collaborate with Shipping, Planning, and Inside Sales teams to satisfy orders
• Resolve order holds and assist with contract issues
• Communicate delays and provide shipment notifications to customers

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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)

• 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
• Resolved 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/works 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
• Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period
• 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.