Materials Expeditor
w3r ConsultingMaterial Expeditor — Short Explanation This person makes sure materials ordered from suppliers arrive on time for projects or operations . Think of the role as “tracking the order from supplier to the job site and fixing delays.” Main responsibilities: Track POs: Follow up with suppliers and get firm delivery/ship dates. Expedite delays: Identify late or at-risk orders and push suppliers for earlier delivery or recovery plans. Manage shipments: Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and brokers to ensure materials are shipped and delivered correctly. Resolve issues: Handle problems such as partial shipments, quality holds, missing documents, or customs issues. Update systems: Maintain accurate PO/material status in an ERP/MRP system . Reporting: Track past-due orders and supplier on-time delivery (OTD) using Excel/BI. Short Must-Haves Material expediting / supply chain / logistics experience Supplier follow-up and shipment tracking ERP/MRP experience PO management and delivery-date tracking Shipping documentation: BOL, ASN, INCOTERMS Excel/basic data analysis Strong follow-through and communication