Materials Expeditor: Drive On-Time Production Deliveries

Vertiv Co; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Expeditor to ensure on-time delivery of materials needed for production schedules. The role collaborates with Buyers, Material Managers, Planning, Warehouse Operations, Logistics and Suppliers to monitor open orders and resolve shortages.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate delivery data in Oracle, communicate commitments, and build strong supplier relationships to improve material availability and production execution.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in Materials, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience expediting purchase orders and working directly with suppliers.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Basic knowledge of MRP principles and inventory management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle EBS experience is preferred.
• Willingness to learn Oracle PLM/PD Cloud and E2Open applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open Purchase Orders and follow up with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments and expedite critical material.
• Collaborate with Material Managers, Buyers and Sourcing Leads to prioritize and expedite critical parts supporting production requirements.
• Work with Operations Project Managers, Logistics, Warehouse Managers and Production Planning to identify and resolve material shortages.
• Review supplier commitments and communicate schedule changes that may impact production or customer deliveries.
• Assist with receipt reviews, inventory verification and material counts when supporting critical shortages or production recovery activities.
• Develop working knowledge of MRP principles, including minimum order quantities, lead times and inventory levels.
• Support Planning and Buyers by reviewing supply and demand information to assist with material availability.
• Develop an understanding of material shortage escalation processes, engaging supplier and Vertiv leadership when required.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers to improve communication and expedite deliveries.
• Maintain accurate supplier promise dates and delivery information within Oracle and supporting business systems.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports highlighting critical shortages, supplier commitments and expediting activities.
• Participate in supplier meetings and internal shortage reviews to support production recovery and customer commitments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve material flow, supplier performance and planning accuracy.
• Learn and utilize Oracle EBS (Alice), Oracle PLM/PD Cloud and E2Open to support purchasing and order management activities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Materials management

ERP systems

Excel & Office

Supplier expediting

MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Prioritization

Tools

Oracle EBS

E2Open

Oracle PLM/PD Cloud

Job description

Vertiv in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Expeditor to ensure on-time delivery of materials needed for production schedules. The role collaborates with Buyers, Material Managers, Planning, Warehouse Operations, Logistics and Suppliers to monitor open orders and resolve shortages.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate delivery data in Oracle, communicate commitments, and build strong supplier relationships to improve material availability and production execution.