Expediting Engineer

Job description

Expediting Engineer

This position reports to the Omaha engineering department and requires the selected candidate to work with the supply chain to manage purchase order status and expedite material deliveries to meet internal build schedules for capital pipeline projects.

This position is in a fast-paced and high-volume environment. Daily involvement with multiple suppliers is required. The selected candidate must be able to work in a team atmosphere, handle multiple tasks with competing priorities, meet critical deadlines and have excellent written and oral communication skills. To be successful, the individual must be able to develop effective relationships with engineers, project managers, buyers, management, supplier contacts and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and manage logistic plans for assigned projects and the associated suppliers' purchase order deliveries.

Report status of material deliveries and logistics plan execution at construction readiness meetings.

Expedite materials as required during construction if not all received prior to start date.

Ensure materials and supporting material documentation are delivered in time to support project schedules.

Receive delivered materials within the Oracle system.

Resolve supplier questions / issues associated with purchase orders.

Coordinate with material distribution centers for vendor delivery and contractor material pickup.

Ensure all supporting material documentation is received and TVC (traceable, verifiable and correct).

Daily coordination with multiple project teammates, buyers and receiving personnel for resolution of issues and discrepancies.

The opportunity to travel to supplier sites to work delivery expedites or meeting support may be required while working in this role.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/combined education.

English language communication skills (verbal, written, reading comprehension).

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Previous experience within a team environment.

Highly organized.

Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Desired Skills:

Experience in Supply Chain/Procurement/Purchasing that includes purchase order administration and/or expediting.

Experience in project execution.

Outstanding interpersonal, customer service skills, telephone etiquette and written correspondence

Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Oracle system experience