Purchasing Expeditor – Detail‑Oriented Operations Support

Southern Electronics Supply, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Electronics Supply, Inc., a family-owned fourth-generation industrial supplier, seeks an Expediting Clerk to support our Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations. The role focuses on following up open purchase orders, tracking shipments, obtaining acknowledgments, and keeping records up to date.

You will communicate with vendors by phone and email and help maintain organized, accurate data in our systems.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable with strong follow-through.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to contact vendors by phone and email.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations with daily purchasing and expediting activities.
• Follow up with vendors regarding open purchase orders.
• Obtain order acknowledgments, expected ship dates, and lead-time updates.
• Monitor backorders, delayed orders, and outstanding shipments.
• Request and record tracking information from vendors.
• Communicate order and shipment updates to the appropriate sales and operations employees.
• Review vendor acknowledgments and help identify discrepancies with purchase orders.
• Bring pricing, quantity, shipment, or order discrepancies to the attention of the Purchasing Coordinator or Director of Operations.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and documentation within company systems.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and other purchasing-related administrative tasks.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, salespeople, and other employees.
• Help keep outstanding orders organized and ensure necessary follow-up is completed.
• Provide general clerical and operational support when needed.
• Learn additional responsibilities and assist in other areas of the business over time as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Vendor communication

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Purchasing/Admin exp helpful

Job description

Southern Electronics Supply, Inc., a family-owned fourth-generation industrial supplier, seeks an Expediting Clerk to support our Purchasing Coordinator and Director of Operations. The role focuses on following up open purchase orders, tracking shipments, obtaining acknowledgments, and keeping records up to date.

You will communicate with vendors by phone and email and help maintain organized, accurate data in our systems.