Expeditor

Expeditor
Location: Omaha, NE
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking an experienced Expeditor to join a growing project team in Omaha, Nebraska. This position plays a critical role in ensuring supplier documentation is submitted, reviewed, and returned according to project schedules and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of building strong relationships with suppliers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders to drive successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track all pre-delivery supplier document submittals in accordance with project schedules and contract requirements.
• Expedite new, missing, revised, or returned supplier documentation from vendors and engineering teams.
• Conduct routine analysis of supplier documentation performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in weekly engineering and project expediting meetings, providing updates on document status and outstanding items.
• Lead supplier expediting calls and coordinate with project teams to resolve documentation issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify risks that may impact project schedules.
• Escalate ongoing supplier documentation concerns to project leadership as necessary.
• Support Advanced Work Packaging efforts by ensuring deliverables are received and processed according to schedule.
• Provide detailed status updates and reporting to project stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document meeting minutes, and perform additional expediting support functions as needed.
• Perform expediting activities related to equipment, material, and documentation delivery.
• May be required to work at fabrication facilities or project sites based on project needs.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Windows applications.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• 2 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting large industrial construction or engineering projects.
• Prior expediting experience involving supplier documentation and equipment delivery.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional project activities.
• Working knowledge of Oracle systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.