Expediter

About the job

Casale SA is a leading firm that specializes in the design and implementation of innovative plants to produce green ammonia, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, and syngas.

With a strong commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients globally. In this frame, the company is currently seeking a dynamic Expediter to work with a passionate, detail-oriented, and international team on developing and maintaining our projects.

The position is within the Procurement Department and reports to the Section Manager.

Main duties and Responsibilities: 

• Act as the main interface with suppliers regarding supply progress and delivery status

• Ensure material delivery to be in accordance with Purchase Order terms by monitoring and controlling vendor progress

• Perform desk expediting to monitor production and financial progress and identify potential risks impacting delivery dates

• Collect Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs) from suppliers

• Review and analyze MPRs to assess actual progress, identify actual/potential delay and define realistic forecast delivery dates

• Interface with Quality Inspectors to follow up and monitor supply progress

• Regularly update the supply status report to inform the Project Manager and/or Procurement Coordinator on supply progress, delays, and critical issues

• Coordinate with suppliers to define and implement recovery plans to maintain delivery schedules

• Inform and update the Expediting Coordinator Manager and the QC & Expediting Section Manager on critical supply issues and propose corrective actions

• Propose field expediting plans when required to ensure strict control of supplier progress

• Perform field expediting activities and issue related expediting reports when necessary

• Issue monthly General Expediting Reports highlighting critical Purchase Orders and corrective actions taken or planned

• Coordinate with Logistics Operators to ensure timely collection and delivery of materials

• Issue Inspection Release Notes identifying delivery delays caused by supplier fault and define the penalty to be applied

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is considered a plus 

Languages

Very fluent written and spoken English

Skills

• Technical and manufacturing knowledge

• Good knowledge of common software tools

• Willingness to travel abroad

• Strong team player with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally

• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to manage priorities effectively

Experience

• 3 years of work experience in a similar position in an engineering company (preferable operating in chemical or petrochemical industry);