Expediter

Power & Tel Career • Piperton, TN

2d

About The Position

Facilitates cash flow by confirming and improving upon vendor ship dates.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and comply with response time requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas in business-oriented language
• Ability to positively contribute to team effort using diplomacy in difficult situations
• Attentive to detail and strong organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Delegation skills, documentation and follow-up skills
• Flexible to change
• Self-motivation and commitment to improvement
• General computer and mathematical skills
• Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced
• Ability to filter, sort, and create pivot tables in Excel desired
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful candidate should have 1-2 years of previous Sales, Sales Support or Customer Service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to filter, sort, and create pivot tables in Excel desired

Responsibilities

• Reviews and monitors PO Expedite Reports, vendor acknowledgements and PO shipping status requests from the sales and purchasing departments.
• Proactively communicates with vendors to obtain the best possible ship dates for each item requested.
• Follows up on shipping status requests within required response times.
• Seeks resolution for discrepancies in vendor ship date, quantity, costs or other concerns.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation within the system for acknowledged ship dates, tracking and vendor contact details.
• Coordinates with vendors and the accounting department to ensure timely receipt of invoices.
• Assists in the identification of potential areas of improvement within the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED