Strategic Parts Expeditor

Komatsu; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Vacation time

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking an Expeditor in Peoria, IL to coordinate procurement and expediting of parts, ensuring availability to meet demand and minimize backorders. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with ERP systems, and collaboration with planners and suppliers to optimize lead times.

The position is onsite in Peoria, offering exposure to a global manufacturing leader and opportunities to impact supplier performance and inventory management within a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree a plus.
• Extreme sense of urgency and strong organizational/follow-up skills.
• Experience with logistics data systems and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Expedite suppliers to maintain adequate inventory for requirements.
• Identify root causes of delays and drive improvements with suppliers.
• Research options to improve delivery dates and meet backorder goals.
• Decide on alternate sources to resolve backorders and avoid stockouts.
• Assess supplier overtime and pricing to optimize assets usage.
• Collaborate with planners for proactive coverage of demand and firm orders.

Skills

Urgency & organization

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Supplier communication

Logistics data systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Baan

PWINS

Inventory Planning System

PIPS

PREPS

CSS

Job description

Komatsu is seeking an Expeditor in Peoria, IL to coordinate procurement and expediting of parts, ensuring availability to meet demand and minimize backorders. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with ERP systems, and collaboration with planners and suppliers to optimize lead times.

The position is onsite in Peoria, offering exposure to a global manufacturing leader and opportunities to impact supplier performance and inventory management within a robust benefits program.