Area Expeditor
- Tulsa, OK
- Contract
- Full-time
- Monitors all supplier operations involved in producing the materials specified in the purchase contract, including production planning, order entry, engineering, materials acquisition, manufacture, assembly, testing and shipment.
- Evaluates manufacturing progress at the suppliers' plant through visual observation.
- Reviews sub-supplier procurement, expedites engineering and data submittals.
- Reports this information orally, telegraphically and with written expediting reports, as appropriate.
- Analyzes supplier schedules and progress reports to determine if they support the project required delivery dates.
- Identifies problem areas and initiates or recommends corrective action to supplier personnel.
- Coordinates expediting activities with the Project Expediter and project and support personnel.
- Works with Supplier Quality Representatives to ensure quality standards are met.
- Obtains and reports shipping and tracing information for follow-up by client.
- Reports supplier status information such as supplier labor contracts and negotiations, supplier management changes, product changes and lead times as necessary.
- Evaluates and reports on supplier performance as directed by clients.
- Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Perform special projects and duties as assigned by the Area Expediter Coordinator.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Competency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Ability to interpret basic purchase contracts
- Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes
- Basic computer skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Travel within assigned area to accomplish tasks