Albany International
Expeditor - Purchasing - Salt Lake City, UT
Albany International, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Expeditor - Purchasing
#4995 Salt Lake City, Utah
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Job Description
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products - including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few - AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites. The Purchasing Expeditor will ensure prompt delivery of materials and services by communicating with vendors on the status of critical orders and eliminating difficulties and delays. This role reports into the Purchasing Manager and supports the team. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, and able to shift priorities without feeling frustration. Duties/Responsibilities: * Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates. * Confirms shipping dates with vendors. * Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries. * Reports major shipping problems to purchasing agent. * Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit. * Inspects shipments to confirm that products received meet specifications. * Maintains business relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order. * Performs other related duties as assigned.
Shift
Day
Shift Information
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30
Experience/Education/Skills
Required Skills/Abilities: * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records. * SAP Experience preferred. * Familiar with phone, email, and chat functions preferred. Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Two years of related experience highly preferred. Working Conditions * Office environment, duties performed indoors, moderate to quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental condition levels.
Physical Requirements: Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs. Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc
As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.Visa sponsorship is not being offered.
Location Address
5995 West Amelia Earhart Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84416
Travel
No Travel Required
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
#4995 Salt Lake City, Utah
Apply for this job now!
Job Description
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products - including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few - AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites. The Purchasing Expeditor will ensure prompt delivery of materials and services by communicating with vendors on the status of critical orders and eliminating difficulties and delays. This role reports into the Purchasing Manager and supports the team. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, and able to shift priorities without feeling frustration. Duties/Responsibilities: * Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates. * Confirms shipping dates with vendors. * Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries. * Reports major shipping problems to purchasing agent. * Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit. * Inspects shipments to confirm that products received meet specifications. * Maintains business relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order. * Performs other related duties as assigned.
Shift
Day
Shift Information
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30
Experience/Education/Skills
Required Skills/Abilities: * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records. * SAP Experience preferred. * Familiar with phone, email, and chat functions preferred. Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Two years of related experience highly preferred. Working Conditions * Office environment, duties performed indoors, moderate to quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental condition levels.
Physical Requirements: Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs. Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc
As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.Visa sponsorship is not being offered.
Location Address
5995 West Amelia Earhart Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84416
Travel
No Travel Required
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran