Expeditor

Job Description

Reporting to the Procurement, inventory and logistic Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the purchasing and expediting of external special processes. Issuing purchase orders, keeping a record of outstanding orders, and contacting suppliers by phone, e-mail, and in-person to ensure that components are received in a timely manner to meet the needs of our customers.

 

Responsibilities

  • Validate the recommendations of the ERP system and place purchase orders;
  • Produce and manage weekly reports of shipping and receiving schedules;
  • Review due dates for open order books and track and expedite with external process suppliers;
  • Negotiate with suppliers regarding expediting costs, shipping methods and delivery times, with a focus on building strong relationships with suppliers;
  • Update the ERP system with all relevant shipping and receiving information;
  • Work with accounts payable and suppliers to resolve billing issues that may delay critical orders;

Job qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment
  • Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) in supply management or in Operations and production management (GOP) 
  • Strong knowledge of MRP / ERP management system and the Microsoft suite
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is an asset
  • Bilingual (English / French)        

                                     

Salary

To be discussed