Senior Officer, Expediting
Five Continents Technical & Industrial Services View all jobs
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and coordinate expediting activities to ensure the timely receipt of materials and services.
- Monitor supplier schedules, production progress, and delivery milestones to identify potential delays.
- Develop and implement strategies to address and mitigate delivery risks.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to verify production and shipping progress.
- Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback to improve their adherence to schedules.
- Proactively identify risks in the supply chain and develop corrective action plans.
- Escalate unresolved delays or critical issues to senior management with recommendations for resolution.
- Ensure contingency plans are in place for high-priority or high-risk deliveries.
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and project teams to align expediting activities with operational objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for expediting updates and ensure seamless communication across departments.
- Maintain accurate records of all expediting activities
- Prepare detailed progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders and management.
- Ensure all shipping and delivery documentation is complete and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures for expediting activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CIPS) is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of procurement, expediting, and supply chain processes.
- Knowledge of shipping terms (e.g., INCOTERMS), logistics planning, and import/export regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze complex supply chain data and present actionable insights.
- Advanced knowledge of supplier performance metrics and expediting tools.
- Expertise in production schedules, lead times, and logistics processes.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, purchase orders, and contractual terms.
- Familiarity with analytical tools