Material Expeditor

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a Material Expeditor to ensure on‑time delivery of materials for projects and O&M operations. You will manage supplier commitments, track shipments end‑to‑end, and collaborate cross‑functionally to minimize schedule impacts.

The role covers expediting, supplier/logistics coordination, issue/risk management, and reporting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in expediting/logistics and experience with ERP/MRP, shipment docs, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics or Associate’s with three years relevant experience or four years expediting/materials/logistics experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, shipment documentation (BOL, ASN, INCOTERMS), follow‑through, stakeholder communication, basic data analysis (Excel or BI).

Responsibilities

• Own expediting for assigned suppliers/commodities; obtain firm promise dates and shipment plans.
• Identify risks early; drive recovery actions (pull‑ins, split shipments, alternate sources, premium freight approvals).
• Coordinate with supplier production, planning, and shipping to align material readiness with site need dates.
• Liaise with carriers, brokers, and warehouses to ensure proper routing, documentation, and delivery appointments.
• Resolve intermediate issues (quality holds, partial shipments, customs/document errors) with timely escalation.
• Support outages/turnarounds with daily line‑of‑balance updates and hot‑list management.
• Maintain accurate PO status; produce weekly supplier OTD and past‑due line reports.
• Recommend process improvements (lead‑time accuracy, confirmation cadence, supplier scorecard inputs).

Skills

ERP/MRP

Shipment documentation

Follow‑through

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Excel

BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics

Associate’s degree with 3 years experience

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

BI tools

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Material Expeditor

Columbus, OH (Onsite)

W2 contract role with potential to convert

12+ Months

Position Summary

The Material Expeditor performs intermediate‑level expediting to secure on‑time delivery of materials and services for projects and O&M operations. The role manages supplier commitments, tracks shipments end‑to‑end, supports recovery plans for late orders, and partners cross‑functionally to minimize schedule impacts.

Expediting & Recovery

• Own expediting for assigned suppliers/commodities; obtain firm promise dates and shipment plans.
• Identify risks early; drive recovery actions (pull‑ins, split shipments, alternate sources, premium freight approvals).

Supplier & Logistics Management

• Coordinate with supplier production, planning, and shipping to align material readiness with site need dates.
• Liaise with carriers, brokers, and warehouses to ensure proper routing, documentation, and delivery appointments.

Issue & Risk Management

• Resolve intermediate issues (quality holds, partial shipments, customs/document errors) with timely escalation.
• Support claims and chargebacks related to late delivery or premium freight when applicable.

Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Synchronize dates with Buyers, Planners, Site Materials, and Project Managers; maintain a single source of truth in ERP/MRP.
• Support outages/turnarounds with daily line‑of‑balance updates and hot‑list management.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate PO status; produce weekly supplier OTD and past‑due line reports.
• Recommend process improvements (lead‑time accuracy, confirmation cadence, supplier scorecard inputs).

Minimum Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics or Associate’s with three (3) years relevant experience or four (4) years expediting/materials/logistics experience.
• Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, shipment documentation (BOL, ASN, INCOTERMS), follow‑through, stakeholder communication, basic data analysis (Excel or BI).