Expeditor (Houston, TX, US) bei METRO | Public Transit | Houston, Texas | Bus | Rail | Park & Ride

Basic Function

The expeditor reviews the material shortage report daily to reflect system wide stock availability and/or supplies with the on order status. The expeditor is also responsible for monitoring and accelerating supplier deliveries, investigating/resolving problematic delivery receipts, and as assigned perform light purchasing of inventoried parts. This position functions as a liaison between Maintenance Operations, Materials Management, Procurement, and Suppliers for communication, shortage fulfillment, and problem resolution. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Maintains accurate daily material shortage report supplied by Maintenance Operations.
• Updates with system wide stock available to fulfill shortage.
• Updates with open purchase order information.
• Update with other status:  open requisitions, new part status, etc.
• Distributes the updated report daily to  Materials, and Procurement.
• Expedite all open purchase orders to satisfy shortages. 
• Contacts suppliers directly to obtain order status and delivery information.
• Requests improved deliveries from supplier based on urgency.
• Communicates updated delivery information with Maintenance Supervision to determine if acceptable.
• Communicates with Procurement Buyers and/or Management for additional support with suppliers.
• Monitors future demand to ensure order and delivery meet the required availability.
• Updates purchase order information for expedites, de-expedites, and cancellations, to buyers to take action on open orders.
• Interfaces and coordinates with Central Distribution Center receiving personnel, Buyers and Suppliers to investigate and resolve delivery of incorrect items, over/short shipments and past due deliveries.
• Works with QA, Tech, Supplier, and Central Distribution Center to prepare supplier returns via Return Material Authorizations (RMA.)
• Perform entry level type purchasing of inventoried parts in absence of Buyer and as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  Pay Range: $8,400 - $63,600

Education Requirement

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing and Materials, or related field preferred.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum three (3) years of directly related work experience in inventory control/management processes preferred.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Working knowledge with PCs and related software to include:  Inventory Control Systems, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)  Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external suppliers is essential to completion of job duties. SAP desired.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.