Staff Expeditor
Talascend is currently seeking a Staff Expeditor for a contract opportunity located in Kansas City, MO.
OVERVIEW:
EPC Expeditor background in a manufacturing environment would be ideal. Expediting manufactures. Knowing the process of buying, building and shipping.
The Staff Expeditor is responsible for providing the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract.
- Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.
- Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team.
- Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables.
- Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters.
- Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel.
- Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies.
- Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Construction management or related field. and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting required or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.