Material Expeditor

Job Title: Material Expeditor

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Model: Onsite

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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 on-time-delivery (OTD) and past due line reports.

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

WHAT S NEEDED

Education/Experience: Bachelor s degree in supply chain/business/logistics or associate s degree with three (3) years relevant experience or four (4) years expediting/materials/logistics experience.

Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, shipment documentation such as bill of lading (BOL), advance ship notice (ASN), and standard shipping terms (INCOTERMS), follow through, stakeholder communication, basic data analysis (Excel or BI).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Other standard benefits as applicable

Distribution List: Corporate

ABOUT UNICON

UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.