Senior Expeditor
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
- Contract Length: 12 months
- Work Type: Hybrid (Mon/Tues/Thurs - onsite and Wed/Fri - remote)
- Locations: Calgary or Edmonton, AB
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Responsibilities.
Job Overview
- The Expeditor is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain function by coordinating, expediting, and tracking equipment, materials, documentation, and logistics associated with purchase orders, contracts, and projects. This role ensures that all assigned deliverables are completed on schedule and that potential risks, delays, and issues are proactively identified, communicated, and resolved.
- The Expeditor will work closely with vendors, engineering teams, project personnel, contractors, quality representatives, logistics teams, and other Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure the timely fabrication, documentation, shipment, delivery, and closeout of assigned equipment and materials.
- Manage and expedite assigned equipment, materials, and logistics activities to ensure on-time delivery and site readiness in accordance with project and construction schedules.
- Proactively monitor supplier performance, fabrication progress, production schedules, inspection activities, and shipment milestones to identify and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines.
- Coordinate and manage vendor documentation processes, ensuring all required documents are submitted, reviewed, approved, and maintained within established timelines.
- Track and facilitate the review of engineering and vendor documentation, including drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), inspection reports, and Vendor Data Requirements (VDRs).
- Conduct regular reviews of purchase order requirements, supplier schedules, inspection reports, logistics updates, and related project information to identify potential delays and implement corrective actions.
- Communicate actual or potential schedule impacts, supplier issues, technical concerns, and commercial risks to project teams and stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Organize, schedule, lead, document, and follow up on supplier meetings, progress reviews, and project coordination meetings.
- Prepare and distribute status reports, progress updates, delivery forecasts, and expediting reports using established reporting formats and systems.
- Coordinate logistics activities and work closely with suppliers, freight providers, construction teams, and site personnel to ensure successful delivery and offloading of materials and equipment.
- Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, freight claims, quantity variances, damaged materials, tagging issues, and other supply-chain-related concerns.
- Support invoice review activities by validating supplier invoices and ensuring alignment with contractual and purchase order requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Logistics, Consultants, and Contractors, to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Maintain accurate electronic records, expediting files, documentation registers, and tracking systems to support efficient project administration and timely purchase order or contract closeout.
- Follow established expediting processes, procedures, templates, and reporting standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide regular updates, escalation reports, and project status information to the Team Lead, Supervisor, and Manager as required.
The Expeditor will work closely with:
- Senior Expeditors, Supervisors, and Managers who provide direction, mentorship, priorities, and work assignments.
- Vendors and suppliers to monitor manufacturing progress, documentation requirements, inspections, and delivery schedules.
- Internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Consultants, Contractors, Buyers, Project Teams, Construction Services, Commissioning Teams, Quality Surveillance, Logistics, and other Supply Chain professionals.
Required
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, expediting, procurement, logistics, project coordination, or a related role within a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong knowledge of expediting principles, supply chain processes, purchasing practices, logistics coordination, and project documentation requirements.
- Experience expediting a broad range of equipment packages including mechanical, electrical, piping, and instrumentation systems.
- Experience managing vendor documentation and engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of engineering and vendor documentation processes and requirements.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proven ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, coordination, and follow-up capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant industry experience will be considered.
- Experience expediting mechanical equipment packages such as pumps, condensers, pressure vessels, tanks, and similar industrial equipment.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Project Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using SharePoint, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, and other enterprise systems.
- Background working in large-scale industrial, energy, engineering, construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
- Customer service experience and a demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate and expedite equipment, materials, vendor documentation, inspections, and logistics to meet project schedules and ensure site readiness. Monitor supplier progress and risks, resolve delivery and documentation issues, communicate status to stakeholders, and maintain records through purchase order and contract closeout.
Requirements
Requires 5–7 years of experience in supply chain, expediting, procurement, logistics, or project coordination, with knowledge of expediting processes and vendor documentation. Candidates should have experience with equipment packages and strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills; relevant post-secondary education and enterprise-system experience are preferred.
Skills
- Supply Chain Expediting
- Procurement
- Logistics Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Engineering Documentation
- Schedule and Risk Management
- Progress Reporting
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Shipment Issue Resolution
- Invoice Validation
- Purchase Order Administration
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Oracle Cloud
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Categories
- Logistics
- Energy
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
Keywords
- Supply Chain
- Expediting
- Procurement
- Purchase Orders
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Performance
- Equipment Packages
- Mechanical Equipment
- Electrical Systems
- Piping Systems
- Instrumentation Systems
- Requests for Information
- Inspection and Test Plans
- Weld Procedure Specifications
- Quality Surveillance
- Logistics Coordination
- Freight Claims
- Invoice Review
- Project Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Oracle Cloud
- Salesforce