Sr. Expeditor

Seatrium; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled expediter to manage and track orders through to delivery. This role requires adaptability to various products and the ability to interpret detailed documents, including purchase orders and packing slips. The ideal candidate will coordinate with suppliers, ensure on-time deliveries, and work closely with engineering and quality departments to enhance vendor performance. Join a forward-thinking company committed to safety and quality in delivering innovative engineering solutions to the offshore and marine industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in expediting.
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track, manage, and process orders through to delivery.
• Coordinate expediting tasks for purchase orders.
• Confirm delivery schedules and address delays.

Skills

SAP

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Inventory Management Software

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

5+ years experience in expediting

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Inventory Management Software

Job description

This position reports directly to the SCM manager. The individual will track, manage, and process orders through to delivery to the customer. The expediter must be adaptable to a wide range of products and capable of interpreting detailed information, including purchase orders, packing slips, commercial invoices, export trade documents, and invoices. Core knowledge in purchasing and engineered equipment within an aftermarket environment is essential.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Use SAP or reports to expedite suppliers for on-time deliveries for assigned projects based on technical specifications.
2. Coordinate and define expediting tasks for all placed purchase orders.
3. Contact suppliers and update progress and expediting reports as needed.
4. Confirm delivery schedules and address any delays.
5. Maintain, follow-up, and control supplier contractual agreed dates.
6. Issue regular expediting status reports as required.
7. Visit suppliers to verify progress or review corrective actions.
8. Initiate actions to remedy situations within scope of authority.
9. Confirm that warehouse personnel have the order or walk/call the order to the warehouse to initiate processing, and follow up with each department for timely processing.
10. Follow-up on QA releases.
11. Coordinate shipping with Logistics.
12. Work with Engineering, Procurement, and Quality departments to improve vendor performance as demanded by schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

1. Minimum of 5 years experience in expediting.
2. Proficient with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
3. Proficient with SAP.
4. Experience with inventory management software.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited

About Us

Seatrium Limited (formerly Sembcorp Marine Ltd) offers innovative engineering solutions to the offshore, marine, and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has over 60 years of experience in designing and constructing rigs, offshore platforms, and specialised vessels, as well as repairing, upgrading, and converting ships.

The company's key segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Renewables and New Energies, Specialised Shipbuilding, and Repairs & Upgrades, focusing on sustainable solutions for the energy transition and maritime decarbonisation.

Seatrium is committed to safety, quality, and performance, serving major energy companies, vessel owners, shipping companies, and cruise operators. It operates facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Norway, the UK, and the US.