Purchasing Assistant/Order Expeditor

Purchasing Assistant/Order Expeditor Carpenter & Paterson - 3.6 Westwego, LA Job Details Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Communication with suppliers Records maintenance Microsoft Outlook Spreadsheets Shipment tracking for distribution operations Production safety compliance Mid-level Database management Freight shipment tracking Data management Quality issues Vendor communication AS400 Data-driven problem-solving Collaboration with manufacturing teams Operational excellence initiatives Order issue resolution Continuous process improvement (CPI) Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Time management Excel data analysis Full Job Description Come Join the Winning Team! Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-Purchasing Assistant/Order Expeditor to work out of one of our offices Waggaman, LA. The Order Expeditor is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and facilitating the timely flow of customer orders through the manufacturing process. This role ensures that production schedules are met, materials are available, and any issues affecting order fulfillment are identified and resolved promptly. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Track and monitor the status of all open production and customer orders to ensure on time delivery. Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Shipping departments to resolve delays or constraints impacting order completion. Review material availability and escalate shortages or discrepancies to appropriate stakeholders. Communicate order status updates, changes, and potential risks to internal teams and customer service representatives. Investigate and resolve order related issues, including missing components, documentation errors, or workflow bottlenecks. Maintain accurate and up to date records within the excel database. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing order flow, reducing lead times, and improving delivery performance. Vendor communication for shipping and tracking information. Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Ideal Candidate:

Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement corrective actions. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. AS 400 experience is preferred. Physical and Work Environment Requirements" Work is performed in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to production areas. Requires walking, standing, and occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs. May require occasional overtime based on business needs.

Days/Shift:

Monday thru Friday 8:00am-2:30pm

Benefit Highlights:

Weekly pay Competitive hourly pay based on previous experience 8 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Low affordable rates for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well other benefits such as 401k with company matching, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Growth Opportunities We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of a complete line of pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial applications since 1913. With five locations in the U.S and growing., our supports have been specified and installed on major water treatment, pharmaceutical, process piping, petro-chemical, hospitals, and school buildings as well as many other industrial projects throughout the world.