A Purchasing Expeditor is responsible for coordinating the movement of materials throughout the organization. The job description entails maintaining schedules for workers and production; keeping track of inventory, and inspecting quality. While specific duties vary based on the organization type, the following are certain core daily tasks seen on the Purchasing Expeditor Resume – maintaining workflow by setting schedules; keeping track of shipments, and movement of materials; ensuring supplies and equipment are correct; contacting vendors and coordinating efforts, and reporting status.
Expeditors should be committed to keep everything on track and as well possess the following traits – paying attention to details, strong communication skills, calculating and reasoning skills; accounting and budgeting expertise, excellent planning skills; and solid mathematical abilities. While most of the resumes denote only a high school diploma, some of them highlight a college qualification in a relevant field.
Responsible for several S/O that contained sometimes up to or over 20 different line items.
Responsible for the life of each purchase order from the time it's ordered to the time it arrives on the dock.
Build relationships with vendors for confirmation of order up to when the order is ready to ship.
Obtained all trace PPW needed for units purchased and verify complete traceability is provided and accurate.
Determined how payment is made if not on net 30 terms as in credit card, bank wire, overnight check or COD.
Determined the best shipping methods for each order based on FOB or if items were HAZMAT.
Lined up freight forwarder if PO needed special transporting due to weight and dims or if units were drop shipped.
Worked in a program called ASANA that tracked the life of each sales order.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Engineering
Sr. Purchasing Expeditor Resume
Summary : To obtain employment with an established stable organization that has potential for Purchasing Expeditor career advancement and offers the most productivity possible.
Skills : Global Logistic, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Warehouse And Stock.
Description :
Reviewed past due orders spreadsheets and called the supplier to insure new arrival dates.
Worked very closely with the buyers and help them get their dates/orders entered into the system.
Helped product groups in solving problems to get their dates to align and product from our suppliers.
Allocated parts to the next department as well as deliver the hardware.
Worked with the non-conformance parts, and also issuing parts onto the high-level work order.
Trained other members on the inspection task function.
Performed performance evaluations for members, as well as timesheets using Auto Time.
Worked very closely with planners, and production groups in problem-solving and decision making.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Business Administration
Jr. Purchasing Expeditor Resume
Summary : Seeking a Purchasing Expeditor position where can apply current skill sets and abilities in support of a cross-functional team. Excellent experience in purchasing, managing inventory and assessing processes with varied resources.
Skills : Purchasing, Purchasing, Erp/sap Systems.
Description :
Maximized supplier competition and support cost savings.
Obtained RFI's, RFQ's and on occasion, RFP's.
Examined bids, award business and create PO's.
Confirmed PO's including item ETA, cost and quantity.
Expedited deliveries and follow-up on backorders after running the open order reports.
Obtained raw and indirect materials, scientific equipment, services, and office supplies.
Worked with Receiving and Accounts Payable for timely resolution of issues.
Coordinated purchasing activities with all departments to maintain proper stock and non-stock inventory levels.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA In Studies
Purchasing Expeditor III Resume
Objective : Purchasing Expeditor also contributes to overall savings goals of the organization by identifying opportunities and working with both contract managers and clinicians/administrators.
Skills : Logistics, Warehouse, Supply Manager.
Description :
Worked with maintenance planners, suppliers, and freight companies to secure labor and materials in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Negotiated pricing, terms, shipping, and any discrepancies on invoices with vendors.
Worked with warehouse personnel to ensure parts are received and stock inventory met operational needs.
Quoted out parts to a variety of vendors to find the highest quality, lowest cost materials possible.
Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, vendor agreements, and vendor invoices.
Accurately documented file detail so that team members know the status of acquisition of materials or invoicing.
Worked with warehouse staff to ensure that inventory is at proper minimum and maximum levels.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Finance
Purchasing Expeditor II Resume
Summary : Purchasing Expeditor with over 15 years of warehouse and inventory experience. Successfully lowered cost and improved efficiency. Increased order fulfillment rates and increased inventory turns.
Skills : Microsoft Office, ERP, CRM, FSR.
Description :
Provided support to buyer and purchasing agents to ensure that material list items correspond to material purchased and that material purchased meets delivery requirements.
Responsible for ensuring on time delivery and payment of materials/services.
Negotiated corrective action plans for failed materials or late delivery Receive materials into company MRP system (Oracle).
Ensured that inspection records and vendor documentation, and associated services on purchase orders are in compliance with company policies, procedures, engineering standards and government regulations.
Maintained accurate records ensuring proper documentation of approval authorization and material certification in purchase order files.
Participated on development projects and participate as assigned on special projects.
Verified clerical accuracy of invoices.
Communicated any invoice discrepancies to vendor and ensure resolution.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Medical Assisting
Purchasing Expeditor I Resume
Summary : Purchasing Expeditor is with established stringent safety rules and reduce safety incidents. Implemented daily cycle counts with weekly location audits.
Skills : Microsoft Office, ERP, CRM, FSR.
Description :
Expedited supply orders to nationwide branches.
Coordinated orders with buyers, vendors, and manufacturing floor Generated daily assembly schedules for all facilities.
Managed over 20 people in 5 separate departments.
Arranged rush orders and shortages directly with Customer Service.
Restructured production schedule to meet deadlines.
Performed physical inventory according to cycle calendar.
Resolved inventory discrepancies Verified necessity of obsolete parts in inventory.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Associate Purchasing Expeditor Resume
Headline : To secure a challenging Purchasing Expeditor profession, utilizing hospitality and people skills in an organization offering growth and opportunity.
Skills : Logistics, Warehouse, Inventory Manager.
Description :
Responsible for retrieving confirmation dates and tracking information for all purchased material.
Responsible for relaying correct arrival dates in production meetings to assure production lead time to ensure customer due dates.
Communicated with vendors on any material sent damaged or incorrectly to return and for material to be reset as soon as possible to resolve the issue.
Worked with sales in finding lead time on material for their customers and for production to be accomplished for Clients while providing MSDS and certifications for Clients upon request.
Acquired pricing and price breaks for the sales team to better calculate a quote.
Confirmed quantity and packing slip to confirm the correct material and purchase order.
Worked with accounting to establish all information and purchase orders were, in fact, correct if not worked with vendors to correct an error on their or our end.
Handpicked to attend training on the new software to be utilized throughout the office.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Asst. Purchasing Expeditor Resume
Objective : To find a Purchasing Expeditor position where can use skills to improve self professionally while maintaining a high standard of excellence in work.
Skills : 75 Wpm Typing, Microsoft Office, 35 Wpm Shorthand, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Sent quotes various suppliers for the best price and quality.
Maintained excellent written and verbal communication with vendors.
Compiled and maintained records of items purchased or transferred between departments.
Negotiated to price and successfully manage relations with suppliers.
Collaborated with quality control and engineering departments to improve processes and manage costs.
Assisted with setting up and maintaining vendor logs with vendor names and addresses.
Responsible for obtaining Conflict Minerals information from our suppliers and reporting to the OEM's.
Assisted with setting up new internal part numbers in PTS.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Lead Purchasing Expeditor Resume
Summary : Purchasing Expeditor Position as an Administrative/Inventory Specialist that will utilize extensive computer knowledge, organizational abilities, data base management knowledge/skills, strong communication skills with people and administrative experience.
Issued schedules in line with requirements generated via the MRP system and manual requirements generated via orders raised by the Buyer/Senior Tech Buyer.
Contacted suppliers on a regular basis to expedite deliveries and information.
Monitored suppliers to ensure progress against a purchase order is in line with delivery timing agreed.
Used the vendor rating system as a tool for measuring delivery adherence.
Provided information and support as required to the Buyer/Senior Technical Buyer, and other internal customers.
Maintained the best working practices at all times.
Confirmed quantity and packing slips to confirm correct material and purchase order.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Admininstration
Purchasing Expeditor Resume
Objective : Creative, team oriented and results focused individual seeking to invest skills, experience and enthusiasm by contributing to a company's organizational goals and objectives.
Responsible for order management process, expediting orders, shipments, pricing discrepancies, record management, and maintaining schedules and reports.
Took a lead role for the department in the design and development of a new software system.
Identified and implemented software enhancements related to the purchase order process including error checking capabilities to alert a user if material specifications exceeded plant capacities.
Interacted with our key suppliers to resolve pricing discrepancies in a timely manner.
Improved freight rate accuracy ensuring timely remittance of payments.
Developed a record retention policy for purchasing department documents.
Created policy and procedure for pricing variances and issuing debits.
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