Purchasing Expeditor: Fast-Track Materials & Vendors

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

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.