Expediter - Directs (Contract)
Core
Own every open purchase order from placement to receipt, acting as the single point of contact for order status and supplier delivery performance across Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, and Cables & Harnessing commodities.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain expediter (manufacturing)
Builds
Humanoid robot platform (HMND-01) for industrial deployment
Domain
Robotics / Manufacturing
Required skills
expediting, open order book management, supplier negotiation, inbound logistics coordination, data analysis, BOM reading, export controls awareness
Preferred skills
CIPS or APICS qualification, MRP/ERP systems experience
Technologies
Google Sheets, Jira, Slack
Responsibilities
Track open POs from placement to goods receipt, secure supplier order acknowledgements within 48 hours, proactively expedite critical/late orders via phone and email, run daily shortage and late order reviews, escalate at-risk deliveries with recovery plans, coordinate inbound logistics and customs paperwork, confirm receipts and resolve discrepancies, support PO amendments, chase inspection reports and certifications, maintain supplier performance data, drive continuous improvement of expediting processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
