Purchasing Expeditor

Alamo Group Inc.; Winn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alamo Group Inc. is seeking an Expeditor to ensure prompt delivery of materials by coordinating with vendors and tracking critical orders. You will monitor shipments, confirm shipping dates, inspect received goods, and update the MRP system to reflect lead times and dock dates.

Strong communication, organization, and experience with purchase orders are essential. Two years of related experience preferred; High school diploma required. This is an on-site role with extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP system

Job description

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.

Position Summary

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.

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