Staff Expeditor at The Planet Group
Akron, OH 44320
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Job Description
Description:
The Staff Expeditor is responsible for providing the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.- Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract. - Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met. - Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team. - Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables. - Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters. - Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel. - Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies. - Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.- Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards
Transmission Line & Substation experience required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering or related discipline and minimum 4 years' related work experience is required
Related work experience includes supply chain, material tracking, or procurement
Successful track record in a procurement organization
Excellent organization skills and proficiency in Microsoft excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possess a sense of urgency around accomplishing goals.
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Construction management or related field. and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting. Required or - Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred. - Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously. - Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
The Staff Expeditor is responsible for providing the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.- Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract. - Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met. - Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team. - Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables. - Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters. - Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel. - Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies. - Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.- Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards
- Office-based position (not field materials management)
- Track major equipment delivery dates by reviewing Client Supply Chain documentation, reports, and developing regular communication channels with Vendors
- Track delivery dates and communicate readiness to project manager, site team, and client stakeholders
- Track minor material orders
- Primary vendors: IRBY/Pepco (substation minor material packager) and Power Line Supply (transmission line material packager)
- Review BOMs and compare to Purchase Orders to verify accuracy of item description and quantities
- Verify status of quotes and orders
- Produce reports to assist Project Managers in material readiness meetings.
- Reports will show purchase order status, lead times, vendor production schedules, vendor updates, delivery dates, and any issues with production or delivery dates.
- Help identify possible workarounds to maintain schedule to Client’s Materials Management group and Project Teams.
- Be knowledgeable of Transmission Line, Substation, and Communications material and equipment
- Occasionally visit vendor facilities to verify production readiness
Transmission Line & Substation experience required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering or related discipline and minimum 4 years' related work experience is required
Related work experience includes supply chain, material tracking, or procurement
Successful track record in a procurement organization
Excellent organization skills and proficiency in Microsoft excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possess a sense of urgency around accomplishing goals.
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Construction management or related field. and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting. Required or - Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred. - Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously. - Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
