Purchasing Expeditor

Henkemfg; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking an Expeditor to ensure prompt delivery of materials by communicating with vendors and monitoring orders. You will maintain records, confirm shipping dates, and update the MRP system to reflect dock dates and lead times.

Travel is minimal; extended hours may be required, and you will inspect shipments against specifications. Join a team focused on reliability and efficiency in material flow, with adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of goods ordered and shipping dates.
• Confirms shipping dates with vendors.
• Monitors shipping notices to avoid delivery problems.
• Reports major shipping problems to purchasing.
• Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays.
• Inspects shipments to confirm products meet specifications.
• Updates MRP System to reflect dock dates and lead times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Expeditor will ensure prompt delivery of materials and services by communicating with vendors on the status of critical orders and eliminating difficulties and delays.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates.
• Confirms shipping dates with vendors.
• Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries.
• Reports major shipping problems to purchasing agent.
• Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit.
• Inspects shipments to confirm that products received meet specifications.
• Maintains business relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order.
• Updates MRP System accordingly to reflect correct dock date and lead times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience highly preferred.

Overview

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• Travel is minimal.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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