Project Expeditor
Company: Air Products
Location: Trexlertown
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
US-PA-Trexlertown (Corporate HQ) (0905)Job Description and
QualificationsAt Air Products, our purpose is to bring people
together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate
solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental
sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building
tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most
profitable industrial gas company in the world.Reimagine What's
PossibleThis is an integral position within our Capital Procurement
organization responsible for expediting project equipment,
materials and documentation to achieve timely delivery supporting
successful project execution. This position includes close
coordination with Air Products Source Inspection and Logistics
teams to obtain equipment releases and provide timely shipping
releases. Expeditor is responsible to identify and report any
pending delivery issues to project management and work with vendors
to correct or minimize delays which could impact project schedules.
Timely tracking, updating and reporting of PO status is critical to
this role.NATURE AND SCOPEThis is an office position that will
require travel to supplier locations and possibly site locations.
This position will follow established expediting policies,
procedures and work instructions. Expeditor will schedule their own
workload and PO contact events to proactively track supplier
progress assuring project requirements are
achieved.DIMENSIONS:Expeditor will handle a large volume of orders
ranging in value from a few dollars to over $1m each.Expected
amount of travel up to 20% of time.Expeditor will work globally
with project management, engineering, operations, expediting, and
procurement teams supporting global projects.Each project will be
assigned a Lead Expeditor providing updates on PO and document
status to the project team, assign newly issued PO's, interact with
other project Expeditors to address issues and obtain
information.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESThis position is accountable
for the following end results:Embody Air Products 4S culture of
Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence.Proactively expedite
equipment and all required documentation to assure timely delivery
achieving project commitments for Air Products and clients. This
will entail regular contact with suppliers to obtain progress
status updates, production schedules, evidence of meeting
milestones.Provide timely and accurate updates to project teams and
inform of any possible delivery issues. Interact with other project
expeditors as required.Engage suppliers in problem resolution,
involve appropriate project and procurement team members to develop
a solution strategy and subsequent follow-up to monitor supplier on
their plan of action.Record status and keep record of pertinent
information in a timely manner using Air Products SmartPlant
Materials tool and SAP.Coordinate with Source Inspection team to
schedule inspection activities and obtain inspection releases upon
completion of final inspection as required.Obtain and review
Packing Lists from vendors and provide shipping releases.Provide
required documentation to logistics team for shipment
coordination.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSAssociate or
bachelor's degree in technical or business area.Minimum 5-10 years'
work experience in industry, process industry preferred.Minimum
5-10 years expediting experience preferred or similar experience in
a related buyer/expeditor role.Knowledge and experience with
equipment manufacturing and fabrication.Excellent organization
skills to manage a large volume of orders with multiple
suppliers.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability
to influence decisions.Proficiency in Excel, Word and
Outlook.Knowledge of SAP and SmartPlant Materials is a plus.Ability
to travel and be responsive to project needs.At Air Products, we
work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is
essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they
belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.We offer
a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and
vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement
plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in
your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran
status.Air Products is committed to working with and providing a
reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you
have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable
accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online
application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General
application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox
rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center
and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.#INDGEMReq
No.44380BREmployment StatusFull TimeOrganizationGlobal Engrg Mfg
Technology & EquipmentBusiness Sector / DivisionAmericas
EPCRegionNorth AmericaCountryUnited States
Keywords: Air Products, Allentown , Project Expeditor, Other , Trexlertown, Pennsylvania
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