YOUR DAY TO DAY:
As our Procurement Expeditor, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of materials, goods, and services necessary for the company's production or operational processes. This role involves working closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to monitor the status of orders, shipments, and supplies, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
Order Management:
- Maintaining a clear and organized system to monitor and track the progress of orders to ensure timely delivery of materials, products, or services.
- Coordinate with suppliers to expedite orders when delays occur.
- Ensure that all order details (quantity, quality, delivery times) are accurate and meet company specifications.
Vendor Communication/Coordination:
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure a smooth flow of materials.
- Communicate any urgent needs to vendors and follow up regularly on delivery status.
- Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, or order issues.
Production/Team Support:
- Work closely with the production and warehouse teams to ensure materials are delivered on time for manufacturing or operational purposes.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid production delays.
- Track backorders and expedite shipping to meet deadlines.
Problem-Solving:
- Address any issues related to procurement, shipments, or delays, ensuring quick resolutions to prevent production halts.
- Collaborate with logistics, inventory, and production teams to adjust schedules as necessary.
Generating Reports:
- Create reports detailing supply chain performance and inventory levels
YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve under pressure.
- Minimum of one year of experience with inventory management and order tracking systems.
- Familiarity with supply chain operations and logistics.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Previous experience in an expeditor or related role preferred
- This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Diploma or certificate in supply chain, logistics, or related field is an asset.
- Previous experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management a plus.
Work Environment:
- Office and/or warehouse setting.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
- Onsite Monday through Friday.
Salary Range: $20 - $23 / hour
SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!
With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Previous experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management a plus.
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