Expeditor
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Temp
Company: Coast Personnel
Salary: Market Rate
Category: Light Industrial
Job Description Apply Now
Job ID: 6355
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Expeditor to join our team. The Expeditor plays a critical role in coordinating, routing, and handling materials to ensure production schedules are met efficiently. As part of our dedicated supply chain team, you will be responsible for resolving parts shortages, maintaining accurate records of material flow, and supporting the seamless movement of materials both within and outside the organization. This is a great opportunity for those with a background in materials management, supply chain, or logistics who are highly organized, proactive, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
In this Expeditor role, your primary objective will be to expedite open orders to meet required delivery dates according to MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) and customer requests. You will interact frequently with peers, suppliers, buyers, and upper management to address and resolve material issues. Your ability to communicate clearly and escalate time-sensitive matters is essential for maintaining smooth operations and ensuring production targets are met.
As an Expeditor, you will regularly contact suppliers through various channels, including phone, email, and in-person meetings as needed. You will assist buyers in resolving material-related issues such as receiving discrepancies, accounts payable challenges, cycle count adjustments, shortage report items, MRP supply demands, price disputes, return material authorizations (RMAs), material review board (MRB) cases, return-to-vendor (RTV) transactions, and provide updates on open purchase orders (POs). Your attention to detail and ability to track multiple issues simultaneously will be key to your success in this role.
If you have experience in supply chain, materials management, and supplier relations—and are motivated by achieving objectives and working under defined metrics—this position will allow you to thrive. We value candidates who are self-motivated, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are comfortable using Excel at a medium to advanced level to manage data and generate reports. A background in quoting and experience working directly with suppliers will be highly regarded.
Our team is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. By joining us as an Expeditor, you will contribute directly to the efficiency and reliability of our production processes. We offer opportunities for professional development and growth within our organization, making this an excellent step for those looking to build a rewarding career in materials management and supply chain operations.
Apply today by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your career as an Expeditor. Your expertise will help drive our success and ensure we continue to meet our customers' needs with excellence.
Expeditor - Summary- Coordinates, routes, and handles materials to support production schedules.
- Resolves parts shortages and maintains records of material flow.
- Facilitates the movement of materials within and outside the organization.
- Works closely with suppliers, buyers, and management to resolve material issues.
- Expedite open orders to meet delivery dates in line with MRP and customer requirements.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Escalate material issues to management promptly to avoid production delays.
- Assist buyers with resolving issues such as receiving discrepancies, accounts payable concerns, shortage reports, and supply demands.
- Manage and update records of material flow and open purchase orders.
- Monitor and prioritize the flow of materials between departments to meet commitments.
- Engage in daily contact with suppliers via phone, email, and in-person as required.
- Participate in quoting and supplier negotiation processes as needed.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered to eligible employees.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in materials management or supply chain operations.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with team members, suppliers, and management.
- Proficiency in Excel (medium to advanced level preferred).
- Background in materials management, supply chain, or related field.
- Experience in quoting and working directly with suppliers is a plus.
- Ability to work under objectives and metrics, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable collaborating across departments and with external partners.
- Driven to meet and exceed departmental and organizational goals.
- This Expeditor role provides the opportunity to be an integral part of our supply chain operations.
- Working with us offers exposure to diverse materials management challenges and continuous learning.
- Our company is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Apply now to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact as an Expeditor.