What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expeditor position at WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO OF HOU?
Job Details
Description
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Job title |
Expeditor |
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Reports to |
Cynthia Nunez – Inventory Manager |
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Classification |
Non-Exempt |
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Schedule |
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM / 40 hours a week |
Summary/Objective
The Expeditor position is responsible for monitoring daily routing procedures, assuring on-time delivery of major equipment, critical path items and all other materials consistent with project schedules and close items as needed with necessary receiving and other follow-up activities.
Essential Functions
- Contact vendors and shippers to check status of orders and ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping dates
- Confer with company personnel, vendors, and customers to coordinate shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
- Communicate transportation company to preclude delays in transit, puts tracers on shipment in cases of en route delays, and may arrange for distribution of materials upon arrival
- Performs other duties as required
Competencies
- Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, excellent skills in Excel, and other company specific software applications preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to prepare for emerging customer needs
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Supervisory Responsibility
The Expeditor position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working conditions
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am-4:30p.m. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 1 year of directly related training or experience
- High school Diploma or GED required
- College degree(s) preferred
Qualifications
