Materials Expeditor

ASC Engineered Solutions; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Engineered Solutions in Columbia, PA is seeking a Materials Expeditor to manage daily inventory performance and material flow. You will lead execution efforts, oversee cycle counters, and resolve any discrepancies to support production needs.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in inventory management and strong leadership skills, ensuring materials are accurately accounted for and available when required. This full-time role is onsite, focusing on maintaining high standards of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 37+ years of experience in inventory, materials, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading teams on the shop floor.
• Strong understanding of cycle counting and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy and material availability in prioritized areas.
• Manage Leads and ensure full execution coverage across shifts.
• Oversee Cycle Counters and ensure counts are completed.
• Act as escalation point for inventory and material issues.
• Resolve shortages, misplacements, and system discrepancies quickly.
• Drive corrective actions for recurring inventory problems.
• Ensure adherence to inventory and material handling processes.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and planning teams.
• Conduct regular floor walkthroughs to verify execution.
• Provide daily updates on issues, risks, and performance.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Cycle counting

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Materials Expeditor

Department: Operations & Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Workplace Type: Onsite

Reporting To: Karen Swigert

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 / year

Materials Expeditor

Own daily inventory performance and material flow across assigned areas. Lead execution through dispatchers and cycle counters, resolve escalations, and ensure inventory accuracy and material availability to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy and material availability in prioritized areas
• Manage Leads and ensure full execution coverage across shifts
• Oversee Cycle Counters and ensure counts are completed
• Act as escalation point for inventory and material issues
• Resolve shortages, misplacements, and system discrepancies quickly
• Drive corrective actions for recurring inventory problems
• Ensure adherence to inventory and material handling processes
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and planning teams
• Conduct regular floor walkthroughs to verify execution
• Provide daily updates on issues, risks, and performance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 37+ years in inventory, materials, or manufacturing operations
• Experience leading teams on the shop floor
• Strong understanding of cycle counting and inventory control
• ERP or inventory system experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

About ASC Engineered Solutions

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience everyday and striving to deliver service excellence.

The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.

ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.