Inventory Expeditor

Description

• Expedites all late purchase orders from the open order report.  Contacts vendors to obtain shipping information and updates all purchase order due dates as necessary.
• Expedites all back ordered items/purchase orders from the back order report.  Contacts vendors to obtain shipping information and updates all item/purchase order due dates in order to achieve established goals
• Alerts the appropriate personnel of all item/vendor issues so that ordering and inventory management systems can be adjusted for accurate order placement.
• Coordinates with the Transportation department to identify foreign vendor purchase orders that will be past due, related to late or no bookings.  Contacts vendors to expedite.
• Manages and processes all expeditor inquiries from distribution centers, and updates POs as needed.
• Works with the Transportation department to identify priority shipments and have them noted at the distribution center level for expedited receiving.
• Keeps vendor data base updated as vendors make changes to where purchase orders are sent, location of warehouses or contacts change.
• Receives the company’s top twenty back order list and reports the findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

• Graduate or equivalent degree,
• At least 5 years of professional office experience in inventory or a related area.
• Demonstrated administrative and clerical skills, including personal computer experience.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and analyze data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player is required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and communication skills are a must.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.