Redheads Engineering is assisting its major client in the mining and metals EPC industry to find a suitable candidate for the Expeditor EPC Projects vacancy in Johannesburg. The Expeditor will be responsible for ensuring specified deadlines are met from purchasing requisition to delivery. The Expeditor will ensure execution in the ordering and delivery of materials and the manufacturing progress of suppliers, as well as deadline adherence for engineering and commercial deliverables. Additionally, the Expeditor shall be responsible for evaluating supplier progress schedules against baseline schedules, progress liaison between departments and updating and reporting of progress schedules to project management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain processes, execution of multi-disciplinary projects, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast- paced environment. For more job detail, please consult the job specification below.Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:Appropriate tertiary qualificationAt least 3-years' experience in expediting in a large-scale project environment. Experience in an EPC/ EPCM environment is advantageousUnderstanding of supply chain processes and logistics including shipping and receivingUnderstanding of industrial plant and equipment and associated quality requirements, with experience in the pyrometallurgical industry being advantageousA strong track record in process executionStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal and team skillsAnalytical skillsProficiency in software systems, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management systemsAbility to multitask and handle high pressure situations effectivelyAttention to detailResponsibilities:Ensure successful delivery of supplier orders with the relevant specification within the timeframeCoordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing and shipment of goods by suppliersCommunicate with suppliers and internal departments to track and expedite orders, ensuring on-time delivery and minimal disruption to project schedulesParticipate in progress meetings with suppliers and visit suppliersAnalyze and evaluate progress reports sent by the suppliersIdentify and ensure implementation of supplier acceleration measures, notify project teams of possible schedule lapses and risks, and manage mitigationMonitor expediting schedules and work closely with Procurement, Quality, Project Management and engineers to prioritize and expedite ordersAnalyze project schedules and delivery dates for purchase orders which may affect the critical path of the project or may be considered as risk packages. Cross-interface as required and undertake predictive elimination of incidentsIdentify potential delays or issues in procurement and manufacturing processes and work proactively to address these challenges to minimize impact on production and shipping schedulesMaintain accurate records of orders and production progress to facilitate effective decision-making and reportingEvaluate and recommend improvements to processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize lead timesEnsure that relevant manufacturing data in online tools are on time, complete and availableWork closely with Quality Control department, package engineers and planners as required, including ensuring timeous delivery of quality programmes and action plans if schedule deviations are detectedParticipate in and drive the development and implementation of measures to ensure deadlines are met and the expediting process is measured and visibleWork, as an expert user on group information systems used in expeditingCreate and maintain reports for internal reviewEnsure identified regulations are adhered to
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