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Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the steel sector is looking for an experienced Expeditor to join their team in Germiston, GT.
To ensure the timely flow of materials, components, and information required to meet manufacturing schedules. The Expeditor acts as the link between suppliers, production, procurement, and warehousing to prevent delays and keep production running efficiently.
**South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred**
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the status of purchase orders, shipments, and deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time.
Track and update delivery schedules, proactively adjusting for risks or delays.
Expedite urgent materials needed to meet production deadlines.
Review production schedules and identify potential shortages early.
Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, resolve delays, and arrange expedited shipments when required.
Address issues such as damaged shipments, quantity discrepancies, or service problems.
Coordinate with production, planning, warehousing, and procurement to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
Provide regular updates to Production Managers on material status and potential impacts to production timelines.
Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, shortages, and supplier performance.
Generate progress reports and inventory status updates for management.
Identify supply chain bottlenecks and take corrective actions.
Recommend changes to improve material flow and reduce operational delays.
Oversee packers and ensure that jobs are cleaned, wrapped and ready for dispatch
Requirements
Matric- Grade 12
2-5 years' experience in supply chain, logistics, expediting, or production support within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain software.
Proven track record of managing suppliers and preventing production delays
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking ability.
Attention to detail for tracking orders and verifying documents.
Ability to analyse supply issues and quickly implement solutions.