Full job description Position Title: Expediter
Pay: $24-28
Location: Enfield, CT
Schedule: M-F, In-Office 8-5pm Benefits: 401(k) Health Dental Vision Position Summary: Measures key performance indicators. Extracts and analyzes data from multiple sources. Prepares reports. Reviews procurement/planning systems. Reviews schedules, creates plans and/or policies for execution of procurement activities. Coordinates schedule changes with procurement for contractual changes to purchase orders and supplier incorporation. Documents and participates in the implementation of lean improvements. Communicates project objectives and activities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Proactively ensures pipeline health by running and monitoring reports with the objective of identifying potential risks; Reviews open order books and due dates and works cross-functionally to ensure customer needs are met. Prioritizes work load daily, using most up-to-date knowledge of customer need as well as business drivers such as revenue, Program value, profit margin, etc. Manages a large work volume in a fast pace environment. Reviews each purchase order and suggests proper actions where slippage occurs. Independently negotiates with Suppliers regarding expedite fees, shipping methods, and delivery date improvements with an additional focus on building strong Supplier relationships. Recognizes issues related to progress, expedites the parts by prioritizing the Supplier order book, and communicates risks to internal stakeholders. Coordinates Supplier touch-points to mediate issues and drive resolutions on our critical items and top revenue drivers; Provides professional customer service support to internal customers through communication, and ensure these internal stakeholders (Buyers, Sales, etc.) have the most up-to-date product information. Works directly with receiving department on resolving issues at point of product receipt. Travels to Supplier locations and fabrication facilities to verify progress and ensure deliveries are occurring as required; Briefs the procurement organization on the results of the Supplier visit. Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 2-4 years related work experience Experience with concepts of procurement, logistics, and material control activities Proficiency with MS applications, with an emphasis on Excel Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbal and written Dependable vehicle transportation is required Aerospace industry, preferred About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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