Expeditor (Contract) presso SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS is looking for an Expeditor in Bellwood, Illinois for a 6-week contract (full time hours) and then it could be extended to a part time contract for the following few weeks.

The scope of work is as follow:

• Monitor orders placement between the client and its suppliers.
• Do a complete cycle count of inventory, get more visibility on the RM, WIP and finished goods.
• Boots on the ground at the supplier facility to give us all status updates to our material planning and procurement.
• Follow up on the ongoing action plan set with the supplier and make sure commitments are met.

The Expeditor will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement/sub-contractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc.

• Candidate will be qualified and preferably certified for expediting and familiar with the industrial commercial and technical practices.
• Candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience around expediting of general mechanical industrial equipment & commodities.
• Any additional certificate such as AWS/CWI is a plus.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using several types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Depending on educational qualification, trainings/certification and experience the pay range will be $40 to $45 per hour.
• Local candidates are preferable but out of State candidates would be considered too.  

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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