Senior Expeditor

Fluor • Houston, TX

10d • $92,000 - $171,000

About The Position

The Senior Expeditor is a key member of Fluor’s Supply Chain team within its Mission Solutions business line. The role monitors supplier performance and ensures timely delivery of materials and equipment in support of project schedules, handling expediting activities from pre-award through closeout. The position may require travel for business-related matters and includes providing guidance and support to junior supply chain team members.

Requirements

• An accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field of study and eight years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience totaling twelve years if non-degreed. Some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes, delivery risk, and contract-driven milestones.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak).
• Working toward applicable professional certification(s) or license(s).
• Experience primarily in material management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer and software skills, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs.
• Good leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier progress for complex engineered equipment and large bulk commodity orders against contractual delivery milestones and manufacturing schedules.
• Track supplier performance, identify potential delivery risks or schedule impacts, and develop and implement recovery plans when required.
• Manage and coordinate third-party expeditors when assigned.
• Proactively communicate anticipated delays to Supply Chain, Project, and Client management.
• Coordinate resolution of overages, shortages, and damages (OSD) with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review project requirements and develop a discipline-specific staffing plan for review.
• Provide guidance and support to junior supply chain team members as required.
• Participate in weekly expediting meetings to align expectations and schedules.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date expediting status and reports using the approved material management ERP system.
• Organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to and support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
• Travel as needed to attend to business-related matters.
• Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave for salaried employees.
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior