What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Expeditor position at Alamo Group?
Morbark LLC located in Winn, Michigan is looking for a Expeditor - Purchasing Morbark LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Position Summary:
The Expeditor will ensure prompt delivery of materials and services by communicating with vendors on the status of critical orders and eliminating difficulties and delays.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
- 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.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of related experience highly preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work extended hours when required.
- Travel is minimal.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Compensation: Base
