Expeditor

Expeditor

Location: Richmond

The Expeditor's primary job is to organize orders so that packers can pack and ship on time. They will also work with Procurement and Production Control to determine a reasonable rate and to coordinate the timing and means of delivery.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Create Return Material Authorizations to initiate the return of non-compliant material.
• Create and maintain relationships with Procurement to ensure On Time Delivery standards are maintained.
• Work with various departments to manager exceptions when material will not be delivered on time.
• Report out on exceptions where material will be late with appropriate departments.
• Track orders from placement through delivery.
• Maintain daily and weekly reports tracking due in shipments and monitoring exceptions.
• Ensure the appropriate goods are delivered in a timely manner according to Production Schedule.
• Use AS400 daily to investigate orders and to move orders that are ready to pack to the packer bucket.
• Maintain good housekeeping and wear all necessary PPE.
• Complete assemblies as needed.
• Other material delivery and reporting duties as issued by Supervisor.

What are the basic qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic mathematical skills and computer skills
• Some experience in a manufacturing or delivery setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills for working with various departments as well as vendor representatives
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite

What are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience communicating with cross functions and vendors.
• Previous experience working with freight carriers
• Experience with AS400.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Willingness to go above and beyond for the customer to ensure a premium experience.
• Sound understanding of commercial enterprise, freight transportations, and bill of ladings.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including ; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.