Expeditor (Downtown or Baytown)

This position can sit at either the Downtown Houston office or in Baytown.

The Expeditor in the Supply Chain Management Department will be responsible for expediting: (i) and confirming the supplier received and acknowledged the purchase order; (ii) and tracking the progress of long lead items; (iii) the delivery of goods by the Deliver By date on the purchase order; (iv) for any documentation required per the purchase order; (vi) for proof of delivery; (vii) for a proper invoice for the purchase and ensuring it is processed; and (viii) any other related duties. The Expeditor will form an integral part of his/her procurement team and will have opportunity for promotion based on performance and experience gained. He/she can expect to work in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, reliability, and teamwork are key drivers to success.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinating the timely delivery of material to job sites by working closely with supplier, field teams, and project managers.
Working with the warehouse team and coordinating return of tear down reports and return of repairable items.
Monitoring and tracking the progress of material and equipment orders in order to meet the project schedule.
Communicating with vendors to resolve any issues or delays in the delivery.
Expediting critical orders and prioritize deliveries based on project schedule.
Working across all time zones.
Maintaining accurate records of orders, shipments, and deliveries.
Identifying and addressing potential risks or delays in the supply chain.
Providing regular updates to project teams on the status of materials and equipment deliveries.
Assisting the Sourcing Specialist with resolution of any issues between the requester, Accounts Payable and the Supplier.
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
5 years of experience in an expediting role or in Sourcing and Procurement, preferably in the energy industry or related industries (such as process, chemicals, etc.) is preferred.
Experience working with Oracle Financial or any other purchase order management software is preferred.
Demonstrated customer service experience, especially in meeting the needs and expectations of internal customers.
Demonstrated experience in the area of supplier or contractor management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communications.
A highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Proactive with solutions, persistent.
Proficiency in the use of computer technology with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite of products.
Must be able to take direction and work well with others.