Expeditor

Company: Ducommun Incorporated
Location: Gardena
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Expeditor Job Description The expeditor plays a vital role in making sure that production has the resources it needs to run. Monitors daily expediting reports and liaising with purchasing and planning by either pushing out or pulling in outstanding purchase ordersExpedite and confirm delivery of all open purchase orders to ensure timely arrival of materials to support production schedulesLiaising with vendors regarding lead times and product availability Prepare detailed status reports for internal customers and confirm delivery commitments and advise of significant potential delinquent items.Continually monitor suppliers to ensure progress against purchase order is in line with delivery timing as agree.Maintain best working practices at all times Confers with production who submit orders to determine needs and delivery schedulesUtilizes integrated ERP system to perform transactions for creating purchase orders, purchase order changes, inquiries, printing reports, entering of data, resolving exceptions, and any other functions as trained and instructedResolves invoices discrepancies from suppliers with purchase orders and approves invoices for paymentEstablish and maintain vendor relations and serve as a liaison between company and suppliers for resolution of problemsContacts suppliers and follow up on outstanding quotations and purchases. Confers with vendor concerning late deliveries. Notify appropriate internal personnel of late deliveries and reschedulesCoordinates, prioritizes, and schedules work load to achieve department and company objectivesTakes reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities. Actions must be consistent with sound purchasing principals and within company policyCoordinates with other departments for smooth flow of information, paperwork and materialsSolicits input of co-workers on effectiveness of procurement activities and implements viable recommendations under the direction ofmanagementArranges and participates in conferences between suppliers and company personnelPerforms other duties and assignments as directed by management Skills & Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this job. Strong analytical and communications skillsConscientious, organized and meticulous - records must be accurate and maintained in a timely mannerSelf-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlinesAbility to work under pressure Strong analytical and communication skillsTeam oriented with a continuous improvement outlookWillingness to travel to Suppliers if necessary Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product or industry knowledge plus any certifications in order to be considered. High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 2 years experience with Supply Chain in a production environment

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