Material Expeditor

Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) Has An Opening!

Material Expeditor Columbus, OH (Onsite) W2 contract role with potential to convert 12+ Months

Position Summary The Material Expeditor performs intermediate-level expediting to secure on-time delivery of materials and services for projects and O&M operations. The role manages supplier commitments, tracks shipments end-to-end, supports recovery plans for late orders, and partners cross-functionally to minimize schedule impacts.

Key Responsibilities: Expediting & Recovery

Own expediting for assigned suppliers/commodities; obtain firm promise dates and shipment plans.

Identify risks early; drive recovery actions (pull-ins, split shipments, alternate sources, premium freight approvals).

Supplier & Logistics Management

Coordinate with supplier production, planning, and shipping to align material readiness with site need dates.

Liaise with carriers, brokers, and warehouses to ensure proper routing, documentation, and delivery appointments.

Issue & Risk Management

Resolve intermediate issues (quality holds, partial shipments, customs/document errors) with timely escalation.

Support claims and chargebacks related to late delivery or premium freight when applicable.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Synchronize dates with Buyers, Planners, Site Materials, and Project Managers; maintain a single source of truth in ERP/MRP.

Support outages/turnarounds with daily line-of-balance updates and hot-list management.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate PO status; produce weekly supplier OTD and past-due line reports.

Recommend process improvements (lead-time accuracy, confirmation cadence, supplier scorecard inputs).

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics or Associate's with three (3) years relevant experience or four (4) years expediting/materials/logistics experience.

Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, shipment documentation (BOL, ASN, INCOTERMS), follow-through, stakeholder communication, basic data analysis (Excel or BI).

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