Expeditor

For over 76 years,

Ernest

has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, youll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what youre worth with a lot of really awesome people.Ernest

is currently in search of an Expeditor for our division located in Commerce, CA. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive pay rate along with benefits and a wonderful company culture.The Expeditor performs a variety of activities including but not limited to:Responsible for managing the purchase order follow up report and open order report, keeping the information updated and accurate. This information is critical to our success and customer satisfactionResponsible for managing purchase order confirmationsExpedite orders on a daily basis to ensure on time deliveryGathers, collects, records, tracks and verifies data and information from multiple sourcesWork closely with the merchandising and warehouse teams in scheduling inbound freightMaintain freight log for daily will calls and deliveries (this may not apply at all locations)Proactively identifies issues and work with merchandising, accounts payable, CRMs, and suppliers to resolve issues in a timely manner.Will be empowered to communicate directly with suppliersWork with merchandiser and/or supplier on any hot issues that need immediate response and resolutionMaintains a professional relationship with Ernest Packaging Solutions suppliersStrong effective communications skills to actively engage suppliers and ensure they are performing to the Ernest expectations and specificationsActs as a liaison between merchandisers, customer service, and Sales Reps in regards to issues related to deliveries and supplier performanceEssential skills:Detail orientedAbility to take directionOrganizedFlexibleProblem analysis and problem resolution skills (Thinking outside the box)Ability to work well under pressureAble to multitaskStrong team playerComputer skills Word, Excel, OfficeAble to plan and manage multiple projectsRelated work experience in packaging and/or distribution a plus