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Expeditor

Marek
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Description

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Determine supply needs through technical details and schedules.
  • Manage the orders of material and equipment to meet project requirements.
  • Oversees and directs all shipments to jobsites.
  • Coordinate the delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications.
  • Resolve problems to speed up delivery of orders.
  • Inspect orders upon arrival to ensure the correct quality and quantity.
  • Monitor inventory of supplies for different jobs or sites
  • Place orders when needed aiming for timely delivery and competitive price.
  • Arrange the movement of material between locations.
  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors.
  • Manages personnel, safety and administrative needs of stocking and warehouse teams.
  • Supervises over 20 CDL drivers. 
  • Able to communicate effectively with project managers to ensure proper procurement. 

Requirements

Education

  • High school diploma is a requirement, some college hours preferred.

Experience

  • Prior experience with construction materials, distribution, construction contractor, or lumber yard. 
  • Knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards AS400 – a plus 

Skills

  • Knowledge of construction practices
  • Strong customer service and relationship building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Apt in problem solving 
  • Able to multi-task

Working Conditions

  • Employee regularly work in the office with occasional travel to job site locations. 
  • Able to work during standard business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) 
  • Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands. 
  • Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines. 
  • Able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines. 
  • Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.  

Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift boxes of offices supplies, as well as sort and store them.
  • Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
  • Able to communicate orally in a clear manner. 
  • Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone. 
  • Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing, and reviewing documents and spreadsheets. 
  • Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator.

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports. 

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*