Materials Expediter: Schedule & Supplier Coordination

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Materials Expediter to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will track orders, resolve delays, and partner with stakeholders to remove roadblocks, supporting program schedule commitments. The role offers exposure to Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, and Program teams, with travel to supplier sites and potential relocation within the East Coast facilities as projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or Finance
• 0+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, material availability, planning, manufacturing, program office or production support
• Frequent monthly travel to various suppliers will be required
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel
• Applicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DoD clearance

Responsibilities

• Partner with Purchasing, Material Availability, Program Office, and other internal teams to resolve material shortages, delivery risks, and schedule impacts
• Work directly with suppliers to monitor lead times, address quality or delivery issues, and ensure alignment with EB requirements
• Serve as the primary coordination point between suppliers and internal organizations for delivery schedules, material movement, and issue resolution
• Align supplier deliveries with project requirements by collaborating with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics
• Communicate risks, and constraints to Project Managers and internal stakeholders
• Follow up routinely with suppliers to confirm manufacturing status, recovery plans, and corrective actions when performance issues arise
• Identify and resolve problems such as delays, non-conforming product, shipment discrepancies, or material availability concerns
• Conduct regular supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support schedule recovery

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Economics/Finance

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Project dashboards

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Materials Expediter to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will track orders, resolve delays, and partner with stakeholders to remove roadblocks, supporting program schedule commitments. The role offers exposure to Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, and Program teams, with travel to supplier sites and potential relocation within the East Coast facilities as projects