Lead Expeditor

WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO OF HOU • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Expeditor is responsible for managing and expediting the flow of materials, equipment, and services to ensure alignment with project schedules, customer commitments, and business objectives. This role proactively monitors supplier performance, order status, production schedules, and logistics activities to ensure the on-time delivery of major equipment, critical-path items, and other project materials. The Lead Expeditor serves as the primary liaison between suppliers, carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders, driving issue resolution, mitigating supply chain risks, coordinating receiving activities, and ensuring timely closure of all order-related follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis on Excel; experience with ERP systems and other business software applications preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with suppliers, customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams while influencing outcomes and driving accountability.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and follow-through to ensure critical orders and project milestones are achieved on schedule.
• One or more years of prior warehouse experience
• High School diploma required

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certified preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and expedite purchase orders with assigned suppliers and affiliated business units to ensure materials, equipment, and services are delivered in accordance with project and customer requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors, manufacturers, freight carriers, and internal stakeholders to identify potential delays, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinate shipping, logistics, and transportation activities, including shipment tracking, escalation of late orders, and implementation of corrective actions to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Investigate and resolve order, shipment, and delivery discrepancies by collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to maintain service excellence.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, providing timely status updates, risk assessments, and recovery plans for critical orders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned supplier relationships, fostering accountability, communication, and continuous improvement in delivery performance.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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