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Job Overview :

The Principal Expeditor interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex expediting-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Expeditor may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in expediting. As such, they must have in-depth expertise and broad knowledge of the expediting discipline within the supply chain function. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the team to identify supplier performance gaps and potential delivery delays

• Execute expediting strategy to track the movement of project materials and deliverables

• Execute effective expediting frequency based on the Expediting Level assigned to the Purchase Order

• Liaise with Logistics and Package Management teams to facilitate the timely status of project goods and materials

• Support the supplier performance review process on behalf of Expediting

• Review purchase order delivery requirements to assure quality and project requirements are met

• Identify and understand levels of required expediting and actions workload to optimize material deliveries according to project schedule requirements and shop demands

• Input consistent and timely updates in the Company system and distribute expediting reports to the Project Team and Suppliers to provide insight into the progress of the package and to flag any concerns or issues for discussion

• Ensure the Supplier’s timely delivery of all items on Purchase Orders to maintain the Project schedule

• Work with procurement management to identify performance gaps and delays, including engineering drawing delays, fabrication problems, delivery delays, sub-supplier management, and people resources

• Ensure expediting issues are being coordinated between the other departments, offices, fabrication, and construction teams to meet project requirements and deadlines

• Notify and collaborate with Logistics subject matter experts on material movements that fall within the company’s responsibility

• Maintain and promote a focus on the company’s end-product, whether procurement, engineering, fabrication, or construction related

• Ensure effective communications among procurement disciplines, clients, project teams, and suppliers

• Understand and consistently use expediting procedures as established in company policies

• Participate in projects to assess or develop new Expediting tools as assigned

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the contract

• As Team Supervisor, drive accurate and timely project status reporting process and weekly expediting reports

• Perform other Supply Chain Management tasks as assigned

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience

• 8-12 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrates knowledge of the expediting process as related to procurement

• Ability to effectively communicate with procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel

• Ability to work well with others

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the overall material management lifecycle

• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to actively resolve Expediting related issues

• Capable of managing multiple key and complex packages with interdependent schedules

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

• Knowledge of Materials Management systems for procurement and logistics

• Strong understanding of unifi Expediting process

• Recognize when Management of Change (MOC) is required

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Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.

McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.