Material Expeditor

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Material Expeditor, a W2 contract opportunity!

Material Expeditor

Duration: 12 months

Role Type: W2 contract

Schedule: Onsite

Location: Columbus, OH 43215

Minimum Requirements

* 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, and basic data analysis (Excel or BI).

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

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

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