Supply Chain Expeditor

The Supply Chain Expeditor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely delivery of parts across the company. Reporting directly to the Category Lead, the Expeditor will collaborate closely with buyers, planners, and other key stakeholders to monitor and expedite orders, resolve issues, and maintain a seamless supply chain process. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Order Management: Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials. Expedite orders as necessary to meet production schedules and minimize delays. Coordinate with buyers to address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to orders.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers, buyers, and planners for expediting activities. Provide regular updates on order status to internal stakeholders, including any potential risks to delivery timelines. Work with the Category Lead to escalate critical issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Inventory Coordination: Collaborate with planners to ensure that inventory levels align with production demands. Identify and address any shortages or excesses in inventory to prevent production delays.
• Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve any delays, discrepancies, or quality issues with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Work closely with the quality assurance team to manage any non-conformance reports and facilitate corrective actions.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all expediting activities, including supplier performance and delivery metrics. Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier delivery performance, order cycle times, and inventory levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times. Provide feedback to the Category Lead on supplier performance and suggest improvements to procurement processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Some experience and exposure to supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, with a focus on expediting or order management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Great early career opportunity
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.

This position is based in an office environment with occasional visits to production or supplier sites as required.

The role requires flexibility in working hours with the potential for frequent travel to meet urgent expediting needs.

Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.