Material Expeditor

Hive + Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive + Co is seeking a Material Expeditor contractor in Columbus, OH to secure on‑time material deliveries and support O&M project needs. You will manage supplier commitments, track shipments end‑to‑end, and partner across functions to minimize schedule impacts.

Responsibilities include expediting for assigned suppliers, coordinating with planners and carriers, and driving recovery actions for late orders while maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data and weekly OTD reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or related field; 3+ years in expediting/materials/logistics acceptable.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and shipping documentation.
• Strong communication and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Expedite for assigned suppliers/commodities; secure firm ship dates and plans.
• Coordinate with carriers, suppliers and internal teams to align material readiness with site needs.
• Identify risks early and drive recovery actions (split shipments, premium freight approvals).
• Maintain ERP/MRP data, perform weekly OTD reporting, and support continuous improvements.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Documentation (BOL/ASN)

INCOTERMS

Data analysis (Excel/BI)

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics

Job description

The Material Expeditor contractor in Columbus, Ohio 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.

Key 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).

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 on‑time‑delivery (OTD) and past‑due line reports.
• Recommend process improvements (lead‑time accuracy, confirmation cadence, supplier scorecard inputs).

Minimum Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/business/logistics or associate’s degree with three (3) years relevant experience or four (4) years expediting/materials/logistics experience.
• Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, shipment documentation such as bill of lading (BOL), advance ship notice (ASN), and standard shipping terms (INCOTERMS), follow‑through, stakeholder communication, basic data analysis (Excel or BI).

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Hive + Co. is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and representative workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but worried that you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyways. We’d love to get to know you.