Expeditor - Act Consulting

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Expeditor for our direct client located in Channelview, TX, 77530.
ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.
Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to spaulson@act-info.com or contact me directly at 203-864-9047.

Description:
Job title: Plant Capital Expeditor
Job Location: Channelview, TX, 77530
Job Duration: 6-12 months
Rate: $50/hr on w2

Top 3 Must-Have Skills
1. Expediting background
2. Procurement Background
3. SAP experience

BASIC FUNCTION:

• In this role, the Expeditor will monitor progress to ensure that the Capital Project material and equipment ordered is delivered on time.
• Takes appropriate and necessary action in the event of supplier identified slippage. Liaises closely with Plant Capital Buyer, Project Managers, Warehouse receiving personnel, and other personnel as necessary to ensure the most cost-effective use of their time.
• Acts as clients representative on all aspects of purchase order expediting.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Activities and duties will vary dependent upon functional area assigned.
• Activities may include, but are not limited to:
• Deliver expediting support in a safe, timely and cost effective manner, in line with contractual requirements as per agreed client processes.
• Monitor all purchase orders to ensure contractual delivery dates are maintained.
• Exercise independent judgment in performing assigned tasks; ensure relevant information is communicated to internal stakeholders (Engineering, Material Control, Planning and Procurement).
• Obtain weekly and/or bi-weekly progress reports on material/equipment packages. Participate in meetings and teleconferences to review status of critical Purchase Orders. Expedite requisite documents from material/equipment suppliers in support of engineering progress and release of holdbacks to facilitate purchase order closeout.
• Interface between engineering, construction, procurement, suppliers and clients for all issues related to equipment, materials and document delivery status.
• Ensure all applicable client processes and management systems are adhered to. Track and report material delivery status as required. Balance and prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
• Demonstrate out-of the-box solutions for material challenges.
• Support achievement of capital plan and help meet in-service dates.
• Willingness to work as necessary to accomplish tight time-table deliverables.
• Serve as cross-functional interface between teams to bridge and solve conflicts to deliver timely solutions.
• Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge. Technical Diploma, Business/Commerce Degree, or an Engineering Degree preferred, but not required.
• Concentration or specialization in supply chain management a plus.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may also be considered. APICS and/or ISM (NAPM) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-9 years of professional expediting experience.
• Work experience within the petro-chemical or Oil and Gas sectors would be considered an asset.
• Key Requirements:
• Proven supplier negotiation skills. Approachable, good communicator, team player, able to effectively interface with key client stakeholders including engineering, procurement, quality, logistics, as well as supplier personnel.
• High Safety Awareness is mandatory MRP / ERP system experience (particularly SAP).
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Note:

• The above major outgoing responsibilities describe only the essential job functions and are not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.
• All job functions must be performed in accordance with Client Corporate policies and procedures.