Expeditor

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Places and expedites orders in assigned Department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Places orders for supplies (by telephone fax mail or on-line) as directed by management.
• Data enters Shopping Guide Orders into the automated Materiel Management System.
• Expedites orders for items that are below Safety Stock (close to running out or are out) by contacting vendor and arranging for the quickest possible delivery.
• Researches problems on invoices for both vendor and WHC; takes information gathered to the appropriate staff member.
• Works with appropriate staff member on products that are on back order.
• Assists staff members with the processing of STAT orders.
• Reviews the open order status and expedites per due date.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training such as training in office procedures and processes.
  Experience
  • 1 to 3 years experience such as experience in expediting purchases and/or in an office using a terminal or pc required
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
  • May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $21.26 - USD $32.24 /Hr.