What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expediting Specialist position at Wayne Pipe & Supply?
Description
Job Title: Expediting Specialist
Supervisor: Lori Kutz
Department: Purchasing
Revision Date: 2/3/2025
Overtime: Non-Exempt
Schedule/Shift: 7:30a-4:30p M-F
Position Overview
The Expediting Specialist handles coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within Wayne Pipe & Supply, Inc. This role involves ensuring that projects stay on schedule with purchasing by tracking progress, expediting orders, open purchase order follow-up and confirming. Communicating with sales personnel, buyers, other colleagues and resolving any issues that may arise. The Expediting Specialist works closely with various departments to ensure that deadlines are met and that resources are distributed efficiently.
Essential Job Functions
Requirements/Skills/Abilities
Job Title: Expediting Specialist
Supervisor: Lori Kutz
Department: Purchasing
Revision Date: 2/3/2025
Overtime: Non-Exempt
Schedule/Shift: 7:30a-4:30p M-F
Position Overview
The Expediting Specialist handles coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within Wayne Pipe & Supply, Inc. This role involves ensuring that projects stay on schedule with purchasing by tracking progress, expediting orders, open purchase order follow-up and confirming. Communicating with sales personnel, buyers, other colleagues and resolving any issues that may arise. The Expediting Specialist works closely with various departments to ensure that deadlines are met and that resources are distributed efficiently.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate and track the progress of projects to ensure they stay on schedule.
- Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Identify any potential delays or issues and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Confirming and expediting purchase orders.
- Assisting Buyers with alternative sources to obtain delayed products.
- Collaborate with department heads to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively.
- Track orders to ensure prompt delivery to our customers using Motive GPS software.
- Reach out to vendors on directs shipments to obtain proof of delivery and invoices for our Accounts Payable department.
Requirements/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork skills
- Attention to detail
- Math and analytical skills
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software, inventory management tools and accounting applications
- Excellent time management skills
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
