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Expeditor

Job ID REF37000Y Date posted 12/12/2024 Location Illinois Category Purchases / Supply

Expeditor

Are you looking for a meaningful experience in Expediting with high stakes in the successful development that guides the future of the organization?

And you’d like to work in a company committed to the environment? Join Veolia!

Veolia aims to be  the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to “Resource the world” demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.

By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Resourcer, but you will also take part in providing complete solutions for water treatment. By innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and product recovery, we want to offer water related solutions suited for every application.  

At Veolia HPD, we are committed to empowering our employees, to make their own decisions and to make a real difference. We are looking for like-minded people who can share our passion for developing and supplying valuable industrial products and services to improve our world.
 

Become a player in ecological transformation by joining us!

As an Expeditor at Veolia, you will track and expedite orders once the purchase order is released. Be aware of issues that come up that may delay shipment and try to solve to bring the order back on schedule. Communicate issues and potential issues to the project team. . Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Prepare and execute the expediting plan for the project.
● Issues initial contact email to vendors after PO issuance, listing requirements, expectations and key contacts.
● Produce expediting reports and ensure follow-up on action items
● Issues expediting status / tracking reports on a regular basis to the Project Team.
● Participate in meetings with suppliers
● Provides the interface between Suppliers and the Project Team to ensure that
documentation requirements (signed PO Acknowledgements, Engineering, Procurement,
Manufacturing, Production and/or Fabrication schedules, Bills of Materials and drawings)
that are specified in the purchase order are delivered in accordance with the agreed
schedule.
● Monitor and expedite the timely return of documents from the project team to the supplier
● Participate in project team meetings as required
● Work with Procurement Managers and suppliers to resolve communication breakdowns or issues.
● Maintain positive working relationships with various internal parties such as Project
Managers, Procurement, Engineering, and Document Control.
● Develop and manage vendor relationships
● Make on-site supplier/fabricator visits to ensure on-time delivery while not sacrificing quality objectives
● Works with Supplier and Project Team on a recovery plan if schedule is not being met.
● Ensures the timely issue of suborders by Supplier for raw material and / or major components
● Review Inspection Reports to monitor progress and verify actual status.
● Assists with purchase order closeout and provide input to Supplier performance evaluations.
● May provide backup for other employees.
● Performs other duties as assigned

 

This role is not directly involved in the procurement process.

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or Engineering fields (preferred).
  • Experience with Google AODocs and/or IFS software.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and process large volumes of information efficiently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Strong analytical skills with a proactive and assertive approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with purchasing processes and principles is an advantage.
  • Experience with engineering firms or industrial Equipment (highly preferred)

We offer you the opportunity to join a Group whose goal is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation! 

What are the advantages of joining us?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking collaborative team who will focus on your future career and development both locally and internationally
  • Possibility to be part of exciting projects outside of your daily work/ scope for your company
  • We are committed to ensuring you have the best experience possible
  • Veolia is committed to a global social pact for its employees in all its geographic regions.

But also: 

  • PTO, 6 floating holidays plus 9 bank holidays;
  • Work from home hybrid policy twice a week after training.
  • Excellent benefits.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.