Purchasing Expeditor Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Purchasing Expeditor
Full Time Regular

INDIRECT

Melbourne, FL, US
10 days ago

Requisition ID:

1748

Salary Range:

$25.00 To $28.00 Hourly SMTC is hiring for a Purchasing Expeditor! SMTC Corporation was founded in 1985. SMTC is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS) including PCBA production, systems integration and comprehensive testing services, enclosure fabrication, as well as product design, sustaining engineering and supply chain management services. SMTC has facilities in the United States, Mexico, China and Canada. Services extend over the entire electronic product life cycle from the development and introduction of new products through to the growth, maturity and end-of-life phases.

Overall Responsibilities:

An Expeditor is responsible for ensuring that a business has the supplies and inventory it needs to function according to schedule. Their duties include communicating with suppliers about the status of supplies, problem-solving to reduce the impact of late shipments and submitting purchase orders to vendors.

Duties:

Work with different heads of department to monitor inventory levels, assess supply vendors and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards.
Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform buyers of potential delays.
Maintain production schedules for ongoing projects, assign materials and reduce cost, boost productivity and prevent delays that can affect delivery.
Ensure interdepartmental communication for improved coordination of productive operations.
Monitor project delivery timelines, check work quality against company requirements and specifications and ensure compliance with regulations.
Collaborate with Program buyers for updates on delivery timelines.
Compile, record and report project performance and progress to management and key stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience for

Expeditor:

Bachelor’s degree or at least (4) four years of experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services industry
Professional Certifications such as APICS preferred
Must demonstrate knowledge of the MRP systems
Must demonstrate knowledge of the MRP systems
Interpersonal skills with ability to influence with minimal use of authority
Analytical skills and use of Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting
Good understanding of total cost of ownership and how it applies to decision making SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status. If you require assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact Human Resources to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.