Senior Expeditor

Job DescriptionJob Overview:The Senior Expeditor uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the expediting discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the expediting discipline. The Senior Expeditor solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve its products or services. The Senior Expeditor impacts a range of customers, operational, project, or service activities with the expediting team and other related teams and ensures that they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies. ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:Supervise team to identify supplier performance gaps and potential delivery delaysExecute expediting strategy to track the movement of project materials and deliverablesExecute effective expediting frequency based on the Expediting Level assigned to the Purchase OrderLiaise with Logistics and Package Management teams to facilitate the timely status of project goods and materialsSupport supplier performance review process on behalf of ExpeditingRecognize when Management of Change (MOC) is requiredParticipate in projects to assess or develop new Expediting tools as assignedEffectively communicate with Procurement, suppliers, and other process stakeholdersReview Purchase Order delivery requirements to ensure quality and project requirements are met Identify and understand levels of required expediting and action 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 Collaborate with Logistics on material movementsMaintain and promote a focus on the end-product whether procurement, engineering, fabrication, or construction relatedActively resolve expediting related issuesAs Team Supervisor, drive accurate and timely project status reporting process and weekly expediting reportsEnsure effective communications among procurement disciplines, clients, project teams, and suppliers Understand and consistently use Expediting procedures as established in company policiesMaintain a comprehensive understanding of the contractPerform other Supply Chain Management tasks as assigned QualificationsEssential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 6 years of relevant experience 6-10 years of relevant experienceExperience expediting supplier documentation, instrumentation such as control valves and MOVs (Motor Operated Valves), major equipment such as vessels and pumps, and bulksExperience expediting Structural Steel fabrication and Pipe Fabrication is a plusDemonstrate 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 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) Knowledge of Materials Management systems for Procurement and logisticsA comprehensive understanding of the overall material management lifecycleAble to leverage active problem-solving skillsCapable of managing multiple keys, complex packages with interdependencies of scheduleAbout UsLutech 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.