Job Description:
Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Material Expeditor for a position in Columbus, OH.
Key Responsibilities
Expediting & Recovery:- Own expediting for assigned suppliers/commodities; obtain firm promise dates and shipment plans.
- Identify risks early; drive recovery actions (pull-ins, split shipments, alternate sources, premium freight approvals).Supplier & Logistics Management
- Coordinate with supplier production, planning, and shipping to align material readiness with site need dates.
- Liaise with carriers, brokers, and warehouses to ensure proper routing, documentation, and delivery appointments.
Issue & Risk Management:
Resolve intermediate issues (quality holds, partial shipments, customs/document errors) with timely escalation. Support claims and chargebacks related to late delivery or premium freight when applicable.
Cross-Functional Alignment:
Synchronize dates with Buyers, Planners, Site Materials, and Project Managers; maintain a single source of truth in ERP/MRP.Support outages/turnarounds with daily line-of-balance updates and hot-list management.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
Maintain accurate PO status; produce weekly supplier on-time-delivery (OTD) and past-due line reports. Recommend process improvements (lead-time accuracy, confirmation cadence, supplier scorecard inputs).
Minimum Requirements
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain/business/logistics or associate's degree with three (3) years relevant experience or four (4) years expediting/materials/logistics experience. Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, shipment documentation such as bill of lading (BOL), advance ship notice (ASN), and standard shipping terms (INCOTERMS), follow-through, stakeholder communication, basic data analysis (Excel or BI).
