Supply Chain Expeditor- Pumps IPT Roles

Circor Careers • Warren, MA

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About The Position

The Supply Chain Expeditor is responsible for executing daily supplier follow-up activities to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials in support of production and customer commitments. This role serves as a key operational link between Procurement, Planning, and Supplier Quality by maintaining accurate delivery status, identifying risks, and driving timely communication with suppliers. Working under defined processes and guidance, the Expeditor supports predictable material flow, escalates issues as needed, and contributes to overall supplier performance improvement.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, expediting, or production planning
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, IFS, Infor, Dynamics, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both internally and with suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute Supplier Follow-Up & Delivery Management: Perform routine follow-up with assigned suppliers to confirm delivery dates and ensure adherence to purchase order commitments. Monitor open purchase orders, focusing on past due, upcoming due, and high-priority items. Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate expected delivery dates (EDD). Support Buyers in ensuring timely order confirmations and supplier responsiveness.
• Identify and Escalate Delivery Risks: Flag late or at-risk deliveries and communicate impacts to Buyers, Planners, and Production Control. Escalate unresolved issues to senior expeditors, Buyers, or Supply Chain leadership as appropriate. Support tracking of critical shortages impacting production schedules.
• Maintain Accurate Supplier Delivery Status: Ensure data accuracy within ERP systems related to supplier commitments and delivery performance. Assist in maintaining reports for late orders, aging POs, and material shortages. Provide clear, timely updates during daily or weekly shortage and production readiness meetings.
• Support Supplier Communication & Accountability: Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding delivery status and updates. Reinforce expectations around communication responsiveness, confirmations, and documentation. Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Buyers when issues arise related to quality or documentation.
• Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders: Work closely with Planning and Production Control to align material availability with production schedules. Support alignment between supplier deliveries and operational priorities. Provide input to Buyers regarding supplier performance concerns or recurring issues.
• Support Expediting Standard Work & Process Discipline: Follow established expediting standard work processes, tools, and communication cadences. Maintain organized records of supplier communications and follow-up actions. Contribute ideas for improving expediting efficiency, data accuracy, and communication flow.
• Assist in Supplier Performance Tracking: Support tracking of supplier delivery performance metrics. Help identify recurring delivery issues and communicate trends to senior team members. Participate in basic root cause discussions and corrective action follow-up as directed.
• Support Program & Compliance Requirements: Assist in ensuring supplier deliveries meet required documentation and compliance standards (e.g., certifications, traceability). Support adherence to customer and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS, etc.) under guidance. Help ensure materials are received complete and ready for production use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree