Eastern Industrial Automation is a well-established International Industrial Distributor of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products offering a broad offering of Engineering Services and System design solutions.Are you detail-oriented, organized, and thrive on keeping things moving? We're looking for someone who can juggle multiple orders, chase down answers, and keep customers informed every step of the way.We are currently seeking a Sales Expeditor Administrator in Lancaster, MA with strong organizational and administrative skills and the desire to be part of and collaborate with a hard-working team. This is a 100% in-office job, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.Wage - $24. - $28. /Hour based on experience and an excellent benefits package.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary based on business needs.
Track open sales orders daily and proactively follow up with suppliers on order status, confirmations, and shipment dates
Expedite orders at risk of delay by escalating with vendors and communicating updated timelines to the sales team and customers
Monitor and update lead times across a range of domestic and international suppliers, factoring in manufacturing type (stocked vs. make-to-order) and part complexity
Reconcile order acknowledgments against purchase orders to catch pricing, quantity, or date discrepancies early
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of order status, expected delivery dates, and communication history
Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and sales departments to resolve fulfillment issues quickly
Provide clear, timely status updates to customers and account managers on delayed or expedited items
Flag recurring supplier delays or bottlenecks and support process improvements
Complete and manage compliance paperwork and surveys for customer accounts and transactions
SPECIFIC EDUCATION, JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Solid work history.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through — nothing falls through the cracks
Comfortable managing a high volume of open orders and shifting priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfortable learning ERP/order management systems
Desire to work with cutting-edge industrial automation products and a global supplier network
Clear, confident communicator who can push for answers from suppliers and keep customers calm and informed
Previous experience in order management, purchasing, or logistics is a plus, but not required