Expeditor

SUMMARY:

Can you turn international purchase orders into on-time deliveries — without losing control of costs?

An established organisation operating within the automotive parts distribution sector is seeking a proactive, commercially aware and highly organised Procurement Expeditor to manage international supplier orders, inbound shipments and freight coordination.

This is more than a purchase order processing role.
We need someone who understands the complete international supply chain — from supplier production schedules and shipment readiness to freight forwarder
coordination, landed-cost calculations and stock availability.

If you are the kind of professional who identifies potential supply disruptions before they become stock-outs, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• International Purchase Order Management – Place and manage international purchase orders, verify supplier confirmations and ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, lead times and delivery commitments
• Supplier Expediting and Shipment Coordination – Proactively follow up with international suppliers, monitor production readiness and coordinate shipment schedules to prevent delivery delays
• Freight Forwarding and Import Logistics – Liaise with freight forwarders, coordinate shipping documentation and monitor inbound air and sea freight shipments through to warehouse receipt
• Stock Availability and Supply Risk Management – Identify potential stock-outs, expedite critical orders and implement practical recovery actions to protect product availability
• Landed Costing and Freight Cost Control – Obtain freight quotations, analyse shipping costs, calculate landed costs and resolve supplier pricing or quantity discrepancies
• ERP Systems and Supply Chain Reporting – Maintain accurate purchase orders, shipment trackers, supplier information and operational reports using ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Supplier and Service Provider Performance – Monitor supplier lead times, freight forwarder performance and delivery KPIs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

THE EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Accounting or a related field
Practical experience in procurement, buying, expediting, international logistics or supply chain coordination
Exposure to international suppliers, import shipments and freight forwarders will be highly advantageous
Understanding of purchase orders, supplier lead times, shipment documentation and international freight processes
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems
Strong numerical and analytical ability, particularly relating to freight costs, pricing and landed-cost calculations
Proven ability to manage multiple supplier orders, follow up persistently and resolve delivery challenges under pressure

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT?

You understand stock availability – You recognise how delayed shipments affect inventory, sales and customer commitments
You understand international logistics – You can confidently coordinate overseas suppliers and freight forwarders
You understand the numbers – You can analyse freight quotations, supplier pricing and landed costs with accuracy
You take ownership of deadlines – You don't wait for suppliers to provide updates; you actively drive delivery commitments
You pay attention to detail – Accurate purchase orders, shipment documentation and ERP records are second nature to you

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are structured, persistent and commercially aware, with a genuine interest in international procurement and logistics.
You thrive in an environment where priorities shift, supplier commitments change and proactive communication makes the difference between a successful delivery and a costly stock-out.

Most importantly, you take ownership from purchase order to warehouse receipt.

READY TO TAKE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN CAREER FURTHER?

If you have the procurement expertise, international logistics exposure and analytical capability to deliver results, I would like to hear from you.

Apply with your updated CV, highlighting your experience in international purchasing, supplier expediting, freight forwarding, landed costing and ERP systems.

Candidates with relevant hands-on procurement and international logistics experience will be prioritised.
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