Purchasing & Order Expeditor - Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Carpenter & Paterson; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company matching

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant/Order Expeditor to join our Waggaman, LA team. You will monitor, coordinate, and facilitate the timely flow of customer orders through manufacturing, ensuring production schedules are met and materials are available.

Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential in this fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will track orders, resolve delays, maintain accurate records in Excel, and support

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• AS 400 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor the status of all open production and customer orders to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Shipping departments to resolve delays or constraints impacting order completion.
• Review material availability and elevate shortages or discrepancies to appropriate stakeholders.
• Communicate order status updates, changes, and potential risks to internal teams and customer service representatives.
• Investigate and resolve order‑related issues, including missing components, documentation errors, or workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records within the excel database.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing order flow, reducing lead times, and improving deliveryperformance.
• Vendor communication for shipping and tracking information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant/Order Expeditor to join our Waggaman, LA team. You will monitor, coordinate, and facilitate the timely flow of customer orders through manufacturing, ensuring production schedules are met and materials are available.

Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential in this fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will track orders, resolve delays, maintain accurate records in Excel, and support